Chapter XVIII · Major Walden

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

later than; following

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

anew

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “That’s too bad.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the act of burning something

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

the act of closing something

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

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From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

a social unit living together

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

the act of departing

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

immediately past

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the act of departing

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “That’s too bad.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “That’s too bad.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading “It is an ugly night,” Nathan said, shivering and lifting his shoulders, as he stood with his hands held behind him and his back to the stove.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Donald had walked home with Esther McCleary, and Mrs. Clyne had retired for the night, leaving them alone.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fire was burning with active energy in the tall stove, and the dish of water sitting upon it, “to keep the room healthy,” was sending forth steam clouds, as Nathan and Lissa, after closing the door behind the last departing guest, returned to their family room.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, and I’m afraid I’m going to have neuralgia in my face again,” said Lissa, pressing her cheek closer to the glowing heat of the fire.