used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
appetisingadjective
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
barenessnoun
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
characterised
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From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
Mariette
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From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
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 A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
and nothing more
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
Richard
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From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A small bed for the father, a mattress for the son, a rickety table, three or four chairs, a chest for their clothing--these were the only articles of furniture in the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Father Richard, on his way home, had purchased their evening repast, an appetising slice of ham and a loaf of fresh bread.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were characterised by the same bareness and lack of comfort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The father and son occupied on the fifth floor of this old house a room that was almost identical in every respect with the abode of Mariette and her godmother.
