used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
(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 In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Bobinette was aware of this.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
Bobinette
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From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
clamp-hooks
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From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
gymnasticadjectiveUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
and nothing more
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading For an agile man this was simply a staircase.
stratagemsnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading In the course of her adventurous life, she had been initiated into all sorts of tricks and stratagems; she was practiced in every form of gymnastic exercise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
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 large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bobinette saw this was possible, though risky.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A large gutter pipe ran up the whole height of the house; it was fastened to the wall by projecting clamp-hooks of solid iron.
