Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN A MINING CAMP.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

the two together, not just one

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN A MINING CAMP.

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 But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

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From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

an opening into or through something

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN A MINING CAMP.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

and nothing more

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading IN A MINING CAMP.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

express in words

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As its name showed, it was merely a hole or tunnel in the slope of the hill, with a small log house built out from it.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

move through by or as by digging

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

the act of using

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But though it was not luxurious, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, the earth protecting it from extremes of both heat and cold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "More like a tunnel with a porch to it, I should say," said John, as they approached the "dug-out."

plural of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Indeed, the Worths' new home was an unprepossessing abode even after the familiar furniture was in position, the bunks made ready for use, and a fire built in the fireplace.