used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERVIEW BY CANDLELIGHT.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
completely unclothed
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
fearless and daring
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN INTERVIEW BY CANDLELIGHT.
CANDLELIGHTnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading AN INTERVIEW BY CANDLELIGHT.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
gotten under control
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
discoverernounUS /dɪˈskʌvərər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
set up or found
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
impoverishedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERVIEW BY CANDLELIGHT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
reposed
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From this reading In one corner was an impoverished looking bed, on which reposed an infant of a few months old.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
not known
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
unpapered
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From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
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 The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of small dimensions, but too large for the meagre supply of furniture it contained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The apartment in which the "bold discoverer in an unknown sea" found herself presented an appearance far from cheerful or attractive.
whitewashnounUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
From this reading The unpapered walls displayed a monotonous surface of bare whitewash in urgent need of renewal.
