used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
in addition
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
completely unclothed
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
set up or found
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
NED
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From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
not any; not one
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
resting-place
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From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
male cat
From this reading TOM AND NED As the days passed a picturesque, rustic structure arose above the rough bridge and closed it in.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
Whalen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading No taint of bare or trimmed wood was there about it, the little dim resting-place being devised entirely of timber clothed in its natural bark.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And as this work progressed Tom and his companion became close friends.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tom had also been “over there” and they found much to talk of while they worked and especially in their stroll to and from the hotel at luncheon time.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Whalen had seen fighting in France and had a wound on his shoulder to show for it.
