used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
Blanche
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From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the act of burning something
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
Chupin's
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From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the act of departing
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
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 Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
Marie-Anne
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From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
and nothing more
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Blanche seized it and boldly began an exploration of the dwelling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marie-Anne, on going out, had left a candle burning on the table in the front room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
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 They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A massive linen press, a couple of heavy tables, and a few clumsy chairs, constituted the only furniture in the front apartment, while from the beams above hung numerous bags of grain and bunches of dried herbs.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading They were roughly floored with tiles, and the walls were poorly whitewashed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Owing to Chupin’s description, she was tolerably familiar with the arrangements on the ground floor, and yet the aspect of the rooms surprised her.
