used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARGUMENT REFUTED.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
any thing at all
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading AN ARGUMENT REFUTED.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
Binns
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From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
the act of departing
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
an amount of time
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
poikolo-Dædal
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From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
REFUTEDverbUS /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/
past form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading AN ARGUMENT REFUTED.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
swimsnounUS /swɪmz/
plural of “swim” — the act of swimming
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
three-winged
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From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
Trotman
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From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Upon them was depicted every bird that flies, and fish that swims, and beast that walks on the face of the earth, besides many that never did anything of the sort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading By reason of the bitter weather, Mr. Binns and John Trotman had brought in two large three-winged screens of ancient poikolo-Dædal canvas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these things were going on down in the valley, a nice little argument was raging in the dining-room of the old house on the hill.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading And betwixt them and a roaring fire sat six good gentlemen, taking their wine in the noble manner of the period.
