used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE SUNSHINE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
dearly loved
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
and nothing more
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE SUNSHINE.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
oakumnoun
loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
rudestadjectiveUS /ˈruːdəst/
superlative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
Sumerford
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From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A LITTLE SUNSHINE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
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 The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading It was a sunny morning; and Mrs. Sumerford was busily employed in weaving, having in the loom a web of linen.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week had passed since the occurrence of the events just narrated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were of rough logs, and the openings between them stuffed with moss; but it was driven as hard as the oakum in a vessel's seams, and trimmed at the edges with a sharp knife.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The dwelling of this motherly woman, so much beloved by her neighbors and especially by all the young fry, was a log house of the rudest description; still there was about it that air of neatness and comfort that a thrifty woman will create under almost any circumstances.
