used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
all-encompassingadjective
broad in scope or content
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE WILDERNESS BEGINS.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE WILDERNESS BEGINS.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
move gently or carefully
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
emigrant's
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From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
temporary military shelter
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
not any; not one
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
not in physical motion
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
subjugatedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪtɪd/
reduced to submission
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE WILDERNESS BEGINS.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
plural of “wall” — 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 A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The still life of the cabin was rude enough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE WILDERNESS BEGINS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE WILDERNESS BEGINS.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Man had but pressed it into his service; from a foe it had become a friend; the wooden realm paid tribute, being subjugated.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No appliances for ease, not many for comfort, as we in England understand the words.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading A roaring fire of logs upon the wide hearth, logs built up into walls and roof, logs wrought into rough furniture of tables and stools--here, within the emigrant's hut, the all-encompassing forest had but changed its shape.
