used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading STANDING FIRM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
having a supporting base
From this reading STANDING FIRM.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was in his mother’s sewing–room that opened out of the kitchen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a little nest that had room only for a sewing machine, a table, and two chairs.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter was enjoying a brief furlough at home in October.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Walter was now occupying one of these chairs, and his mother sat at her table, busily preparing some work for her nimble little machine.
