used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The house itself sat cosily in the clearing.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
cosilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading The house itself sat cosily in the clearing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
one or the other of two
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
Gaston's
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From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house itself sat cosily in the clearing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The house itself sat cosily in the clearing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
mannishly
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From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
and nothing more
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
a course of conduct
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
having a point
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The house itself sat cosily in the clearing.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
hurting
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was only a path leading from the highway to John Gaston's shack.
(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 broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
in or at the place that
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A path wide enough for a single traveller, and the dark pointed pines guarded it on either side until within ten feet of the house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a log house built by amateur hands, but roughly artistic without, and mannishly comfortable within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The broad door opened into the long living room, where a deep fireplace (happily the chimney had drawn well from the first, or the builder would have been sore perplexed) gave a look of hospitality to the otherwise severe furnishings.
