used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
a small house with a single story
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
set up or found
From this reading A week later he had found a temporary home.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A week later he had found a temporary home.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later he had found a temporary home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
not any; not one
From this reading George Melville had no definite destination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
one-story
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From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
pulmonaryadjectiveUS /ˈpʊlməneri/
relating to or affecting the lungs
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A week later he had found a temporary home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later he had found a temporary home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One afternoon Herbert and he, each on horseback, for at that time public lines of travel were fewer than at present, came suddenly upon a neat, one-story cottage in the edge of the forest.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
which person or people
From this reading It stood alone, but it was evidently the home of one who aimed to add something of the graces of civilization to the rudeness of frontier life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was traveling, not for pleasure, but for health, and his purpose was to select a residence in some high location, where the dry air would be favorable for his pulmonary difficulties.
