used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His room was a small one.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
high-posted
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From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His room was a small one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His room was a small one.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His room was a small one.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down in the chair, rested his elbows on his knees, and leaned forward.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
six-paned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His room was a small one.
split-bottomed
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From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading A small, oblong stove stood far enough back in the capacious fireplace to allow its single joint of pipe to stand upright in the chimney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His room was a small one.
wash-stand
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From this reading There was a high-posted bed, a wash-stand, a mirror, and a split-bottomed chair.
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 It had a sloping ceiling, and a little six-paned window.
