used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
in addition
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
cloth-topped
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From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
CONFLICTINGadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
leather-covered
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From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
move upward
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
and nothing more
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
make square
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/
turn on a pivot
From this reading A large leather-covered armchair stood near the table, between it and a swivel chair in front of the desk.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
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 An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library was a square room of moderate size, comfortably, though simply furnished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the middle of the room was a square, cloth-topped table, on which were several books and newspapers, also an oil lamp with a green porcelain shade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An open desk stood against one of the walls, with a rise of shelves on each side, partly filled with books.
