used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
in addition
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
dim-lit
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From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
home-made
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From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
Marton
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From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was a painful spectacle.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was a painful spectacle.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Marton was propped against a sturdy, home-made table that also served the purposes of a bench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
up-turned
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From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Real Samaritan It was the dim-lit interior of a lean-to built against the big barn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
wood-stove
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From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading It was the farmer’s workshop, littered with the tools that served his simple needs.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He was gazing down in the yellow lamplight at the famished creature squatting beside the small wood-stove on an up-turned box.
