used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
matters of personal concern
From this reading AFFAIRS AT THE VILLAGE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFFAIRS AT THE VILLAGE.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
dismal-looking
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From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
Emily
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From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
intense and profound fear
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
temporary military shelter
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
interstices
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From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
the possibility of future success
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFFAIRS AT THE VILLAGE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AFFAIRS AT THE VILLAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She entered after her conductor, while the savages followed closely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They stopped before a low, dismal-looking hut, and Emily shuddered with horror as her eyes took in the disagreeable prospect.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, it was divided into two rude compartments by a curtain formed principally of skins, extending from side to side.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading The hut was constructed of logs, miserably laid together, and the numerous yawning interstices filled with mud, which, having become hard and dry, answered its purpose quite well.
