used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
alloynounUS /ˈælɔɪ/
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
unusual or striking
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
rolled-up
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From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
only a very short time before
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The covering is remarkable opaque silk cloth.
springinessnoun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when closed they are scarcely larger than a rolled-up copy of a magazine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ribs and handle are made of alloy steel of a great springiness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
precisely as stated
From this reading These umbrellas are of a very light but strong construction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
at the time that
From this reading When open they are about four feet in diameter and closely resembled an ordinary parasol such as we have on earth.
