Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

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

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

eagerly desirous

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

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

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

expel gas from the stomach

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

power to direct or determine

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

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From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

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

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

shining unsteadily

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

set up or found

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

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

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

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

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

plural of “legislator” — someone who makes or enacts laws

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading REMINISCENCE.

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

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

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From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

be seated

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

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

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the charred portion of a candlewick

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

in a softened tone

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

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

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

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

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

in the direction of

From this reading They sat side by side; Hope leaning her cheek upon her hand, and gazing thoughtfully into the fire; Mrs. Simcoe turned partly toward her, and occasionally studying her face, as if peculiarly anxious to observe its expression.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

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

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The lamp was turned almost out--for they found it more agreeable to sit in a twilight as they spoke of the days which seemed to both of them to be full of subdued and melancholy light.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading On the very evening that General Belch and Abel Newt were sitting together, smoking, taking snuff, sipping wine, and discussing the great principles that should control the action of American legislators and statesmen, Hope Wayne and Mrs. Simcoe sat together in their pleasant drawing-room talking of old times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fire crackled upon the hearth, and the bright flames flickering through the room brought out every object with fitful distinctness.