used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
any person at all
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
Centenos
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From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
divisible by two
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
death of a person
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading STONY HEARTS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
machine-sheds
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From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
Marianela
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From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
Nela
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From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
not any; not one
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
and nothing more
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
overseer's
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From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
a course of conduct
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
RetracingverbUS /riˈtreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
STONYadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading STONY HEARTS.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The roof was low, and it was too small by far to give adequate shelter to the parent couple of the Centenos--to their four children--to their cat--and to Nela into the bargain; but it figured, nevertheless, on the parchment plans of the settlement under the ostentatious name of “overseer’s residence.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The residence of the overseer, though of modern construction, was neither elegant nor even commodious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
in or at the place that
From this reading Retracing her steps and jumping over the obstacles in her path, Nela made her way to a house on the left of the machine-sheds, and close to the stables where the sixty mules belonging to the establishment stood in grave meditation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inside, the house seemed to afford a practical illustration of the saying which we have already heard so emphatically stated by Marianela; namely, that she, Marianela, was of no good to anyone, only in the way.
