used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading AN ADDED DISCOVERY.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADDED DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN ADDED DISCOVERY.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
Fernando
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From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
most important element
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
others
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From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
San
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From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
that is looked for
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cabin had but one room, and this he decorated with some photographs, magazine prints, and some articles of a personal interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
unpackverbUS /ənˈpæk/
remove from its packing
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His trunks had been brought up from San Fernando several days earlier, but until now he had not had time to unpack them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He made an old box into a bookcase, and upon the shelves arrayed his treasured volumes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After supper in the main shack with the others of the constructing force, Nash sought the seclusion of his own little cabin.
