used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
(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 The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
cheerless-looking
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From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
clean-washed
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From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
dearly loved
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
Despondverb
lose confidence or hope; become dejected
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading DIFFICULTIES ON SETTING OUT.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
ivy-coveredadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
miryadjective
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
not any; not one
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIFFICULTIES ON SETTING OUT.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DIFFICULTIES ON SETTING OUT.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading DIFFICULTIES ON SETTING OUT.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No; this was a cheerless-looking place, quite as much from idleness and neglect as from poverty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
precisely as stated
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
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 A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They drew nigh to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A dirty, uncomfortable abode it looked, most unlike those beautiful little homes of the peasant which we see so often in dear old England, with the ivy-covered porch, and the clean-washed floor, the kettle singing merrily above the cheerful fire, the neat rows of plates ranged on the shelf, the prints upon the wall, and the large Bible in the corner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The name of the slough was Despond.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ Evening had closed in with rain and storm, and all the children had returned to the cottage of their mother.
