used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
cause to be bored
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was very still.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
not in physical motion
From this reading The place was very still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
tree's
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From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading An array of bowls and cups stood upon a small table and the small room bore the appearance of having been used for some time by one used to nursing a very ill patient.
precisely as stated
From this reading The place was very still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Presently the young man opened his eyes wearily and looked around the room.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Upon the homespun curtains at the small window the flickering play of light and shade showed forth the drawing of a pine tree’s branches.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE INTRUDER It was some weeks later that the gaunt form of a young man might have been seen stretched on the bed in one of the loft rooms.
