used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
for the reason that
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
elbowroom
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From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
impermanencenoun
the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
lodging-house
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From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
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 With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
engage in
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
one's
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From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
others
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From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading And The Towers is vividly described for me by the single fact that I could not "nest" there.
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 Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I took several days to discover this, but the first impression of impermanence was truer than I knew.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether visiting, in lodging-house, or in hotel, the first essential is this nest--one's own things built into the walls as a bird builds in its feathers.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the instinct of the healthy bachelor I always try to make myself a nest in the place I live in, be it for long or short.
wriggleverbUS /ˈrɪɡəl/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
writing-table
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From this reading It may look desolate and uncomfortable enough to others, because the central detail is neither bed nor wardrobe, sofa nor armchair, but a good solid writing-table that does not wriggle, and that has wide elbowroom.
