used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
ARRANGEMENTnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
buttsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
one or the other of two
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
to come or go into
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
fowls
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From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
gravellyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəli/
abounding in small stones
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
relieve from
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
roostingverbUS /ˈruːstɪŋ/
-ing form of “roost” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
under-drained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
at the time that
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the ground be gravelly, or sandy, it will be sufficiently dry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If a heavy or damp soil be used, it should be under-drained, which will effectually dry it, and be better for the fowls than a floor of either wood, brick, or stone.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The wooden floor is dispensed with, as was remarked, to keep rid of the vermin.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Doors of sufficient size can be made on the yard sides of the house, near the ground, for the poultry to enter either the living or roosting apartments, at pleasure, and hung with butts on the upper side, to be closed when necessary.
