used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.
home-like
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From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A CHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interior of the cabin was home-like.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well furnished, it displayed an abundance of fancy articles that spoke mutely of raids on the road and in towns to the north and south.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It showed evidences of a woman's care, and it was a most inviting retreat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
but in spite of that
From this reading Having several apartments, it was more than a cabin in the generally accepted sense of the word, yet in outward appearance it was a cabin nevertheless, being of logs.
