used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
being joined in close association
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
gotten under control
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
dwelling-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
and nothing more
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
and nothing more
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
a full supply
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
unfurnishedadjective
not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
From this reading There was a dwelling-house attached to it, but it had only just been completed and was quite unfurnished.
precisely as stated
From this reading "AS comfortable as possible" did not seem likely to be very comfortable.
waiting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The station was a small one, in an out of the way place.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The waiting-room of the station contained a large stove, and there was plenty of wood—that was one comfort—but they had neither beds nor provisions.
