adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
chunksnounUS /tʃʌŋks/
plural of “chunk” — a compact mass
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
dove-tail
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From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
eating-room
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From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
farm-house
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From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
frame-work
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From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
remoter
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From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was provided with two doors--one facing the river and close to the partition which divided the rooms--the other occupying a remoter position to the rear.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading The other served as eating-room, parlor, and kitchen, and extended over, at least, three-fourths of the area.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It had two rooms on the ground floor--one smaller than the other, used as a dormitory, and containing all the clothes or “traps,” as they designated them, of the household.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The farm-house was, as we have said, of very rude construction--such a one as could only spring up in so remote a region, and among so sparse a population.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading With the exception of the roof, the frame-work of which had been covered with raw buffalo hides, it was built wholly of rough logs, notched at the ends in a sort of dove-tail fashion, and when not lying closely, filled in with chunks of wood, over which a rude plaster of mud had been thrown, so that the whole was rendered almost impervious to water, while it ran little risk from the agency of fire.
