used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
birch-wood
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From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Here and there were books.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
chimney-throat
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From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
a social unit living together
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there were books.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
racksnounUS /ræks/
plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
except for; apart from
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
only a very short time before
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
shot-gun
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From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there were books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the corner stood a rod or two in their cases; on the racks a rifle and shot-gun.
unhewnadjective
(of stone especially) not given a finished form by or as if by hewing
From this reading The fireplace was of a size to hold logs five feet in length, and was built of rough, unhewn, gray rock.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The fishing had been fortunate in the Cliff Camp waters, and now, somewhat later than usual, dinner being over, the whole family, save Anne, was collected in the large central room of the cabin.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the evening was cold, a great pile of birch-wood filled the wide chimney-throat with ruddy flame, and the lamp which hung overhead and the candles on the table were scarcely needed to light the room.
