used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
(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 The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
being joined in close association
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
bethinking
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From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
Chainbearer
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From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
Dus
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From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
eating-room
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From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
Fie
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From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
grievesverbUS /ɡriːvz/
third-person singular of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
temporary military shelter
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
on one occasion
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
others
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From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
TriflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
unwitnessed
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From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
Ursula
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From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Venus and Adonis._ The hut, or huts of Chainbearer, had far more comfort in and around them, than I was prepared to find.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were three in number, one having been erected as a kitchen, and a place to contain the male slaves; another for the special accommodation of Ursula and the female black; and the third to receive men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Fie, fie, fond love, thou art so full of fear, As one with treasure laden, hemmed with thieves, Trifles, unwitnessed with eye or ear, Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They were roughly made, as usual; but that appropriated to Dus was so much superior to the others in its arrangements, internal and external, as at once to denote the presence and the influence of woman.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The eating-room was attached to the kitchen; and all these buildings, which had now stood the entire year, were constructed of logs, and were covered with bark.
