used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
gotten under control
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
fire-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
livingroom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
having a supporting base
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Glen had often seen her father standing before this, studying it most intently.
symbolicaladjective
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
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 pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
Watt'snounUS /wɑːts/
possessive form of “watt” — a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
(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 The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were not large, but their furnishings and decorations showed the artistic taste of the owner.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE STORM BURST Glen West Lodge, the name of this fine building on the shore of that inland lake, was a comfortable and cozy abode.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each room contained a fire-place, and over the mantel of the livingroom, which opened off the hallway, was Watt's symbolical figure of "Hope."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The pictures adorning the walls had evidently been chosen with careful discrimination, most of them representing nature scenes, with a few well known paintings of the world of civilization.
