used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
(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 It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
being joined in close association
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
wanted intensely
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
and nothing more
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, the new cabin had a small porch attached, while the front of the old one was plain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was not at all like the old one, nor was it put up in quite the same location.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Wade sat upon this little gallery, pondering over the events of the past, much bewildered in mind on account of the slow progress he had made toward his desired end, toward the fulfillment of his avowed designs.
Wade'snounUS /weɪdz/
possessive form of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Wade's new cabin was built much stronger and a little more elaborately than the old one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was built some twenty-five feet eastward and faced the mountain, while the old one had faced just the opposite.
