used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
BAZAINE
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From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
cornfieldnounUS /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/
a field planted with corn
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
cowhousenoun
a barn for cows
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
fruitery
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From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
lime-washed
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From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
lowingverbUS /ˈloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
and nothing more
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
and nothing more
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
not in physical motion
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The quietness was profoundly soothing; only a few faint sounds from the adjacent cowhouse could be heard, the occasional lowing of cattle and the muffled stamping of their hoofs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
tiledadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
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 DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
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 You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The bright sunshine came in by the window, which faced the south.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DARK DAYS--BAZAINE THE TRAITOR--THE TIDE OF WAR Jean's room, a large chamber with a tiled floor and lime-washed walls, had formerly been used as a fruitery.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Merely a strip of slope could be seen, a cornfield skirted by a little wood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could still detect there the pleasant scent of apples and pears, and the only furniture was an iron bedstead, a deal table and two chairs, together with an old walnut wardrobe, wonderfully deep and containing a multitude of things.
