used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
apart from; not including
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
HOWLverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was glad of that crackling, it had a friendly feeling.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
in the near future
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading By a sort of instinct she stood quite still listening.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
a special situation
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was no sound, but the crackle of wood in the stove and the sighing of wind round the house.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She looked round on her work and knew that all was completed except--the one thing.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading THE HOWL OF THE WOLF Presently Nell stood up and stretched, yawning a little, for she was sleepy.
