used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It looked comfortable and bright.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It looked comfortable and bright.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It looked comfortable and bright.
drynessnounUS /ˈdraɪnəs/
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TEMPTATION.
interstices
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From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked comfortable and bright.
Kilworthy
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From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked comfortable and bright.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading IN TEMPTATION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anthony entered the little parlour, or bower, of Kilworthy.
push forcefully
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A fire of logs burnt on the hearth, with turf thrust into the interstices between the logs, and the pleasant fragrance of the peat filled the room, without being strong enough to be offensive.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Outside, everything was grey and moist and dull, within a red and yellow sparkle, and a sense of dryness.
