used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
cobbler'snounUS /ˈkɑːblərz/
possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
drinking-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
a social unit living together
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
Kimper
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From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
mattressesnounUS /ˈmætrəsəz/
plural of “mattress” — a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
and nothing more
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
do one's shopping
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
in the near future
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Yet week by week Sam looked better than in old times.
Weitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
at the time that
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
window-panes
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From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Little by little the Kimper family was made more comfortable and put in better condition for the coming winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Broken window-panes were mended, though frequently only with bits of board closely wedged, cracks in the wall were stuffed with dried grass and plastered with mud, and clean straw replaced the dirty substitutes for beds and mattresses.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Conrad Weitz, the manager of the most popular drinking-place in the town, predicted that there would soon have to be a change for the worse.
but in spite of that
From this reading The head of the family worked hard at the cobbler's shop, yet did not cease working when he reached home.
