used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
in addition
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
on or to one side
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
completely unclothed
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
chenillenoun
a soft tufted cord used in embroidery
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
chiffoniers
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From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
placed crosswise
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
recognizable; marked
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
droplight
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From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
homeyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmi/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
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 There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
Kenneth
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From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
except for; apart from
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The floor was bare save for three rugs, one beside each bed and one in front of the washstand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He crossed over and examined the bedroom, drawing aside the faded brown chenille curtain to let in the light.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
washstandnoun
furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term
From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
wasn't
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From this reading There wasn't much to see--two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, Kenneth decided, the study, seen in the soft radiance of the droplight, had a nice "homey" look.
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 Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also there was an inviting window seat heaped with faded cushions.
