used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had said he must give the place up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had said he must give the place up.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
how
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From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
take somebody somewhere
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had said he must give the place up.
NavajonounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/
a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
permanencenounUS /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had said he must give the place up.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said he must give the place up.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
very small
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
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 On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the walls were some beautiful Navajo blankets, and a tiny alcove off to the right seemed to lead to another part of the long low house.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows were brightly curtained, and all the furniture had a look of endurance and permanence--a manly room, she thought.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Indian pottery was all about, low settles, a fireplace that conjured up a cozy picture of lonely winter evenings, and an entrancing staircase without a balustrade that led to a dark blue door.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet how ironical this appearance of firmness and stability was, in view of the reason of their visit!
