used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
bunda
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From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
highest in quality
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
engage in
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
and nothing more
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
by chance
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
poverty-strickenadjective
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
RangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
make square
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The air was very close, and there was a strong smell of pigs, which made me think that some unfortunate animals had been turned out, or perhaps converted into pork, to make room for us.
precisely as stated
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
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 Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading However, I felt warm, and warmth in those days was the greatest happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meagre light from two candles showed that I was not the only inmate of this poverty-stricken dwelling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
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 _ON THE SICK LIST._ I awoke to find myself lying on a heap of straw in a mud hovel, having one very narrow door, and a window about a foot square, through which the daylight tried to force a way.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Ranged round the walls were five other figures, each on a bundle of straw and wrapped in a bunda.
