used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
completely unclothed
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
DockernounUS /ˈdɑːkər/
a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
being one more than seven
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
set up or found
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
the act of departing
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
Graveling
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From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
Julia
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From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
Maraton
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From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
held or filled or in use
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading David Ross, Peter Dale and Graveling occupied chairs on the platform.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
express in speech
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
carry out
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
That's
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From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them, Julia and Aaron kept Maraton informed as to the identity of each newcomer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The room was almost packed, and it was with some difficulty that they found seats in the back row.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
unimposing-looking
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From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
plural of “wall” — 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 At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
which person or people
From this reading "That's Mr. Docker, who is going to speak now," the latter declared in an excited whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At twenty minutes past eight, Maraton, with his two companions, reached the building in which the meeting was to take place--a plain, unimposing-looking edifice, built for a chapel, whitewashed inside, but with plastered walls and bare floors.
