used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
(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 Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The cupola floors were not all laid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
garnersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnərz/
plural of “garner” — a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
the act of departing
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The cupola floors were not all laid.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cupola floors were not all laid.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
and nothing more
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
with speed
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
not in physical motion
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
required or under orders
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
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 It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night of the tenth of December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three of the four stories of the cupola were building, and the upright posts were reaching toward the fourth.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It still appeared to be a confused network of timbers, with only the beginnings of walls, but as the cupola walls are nothing but a shell of light boards to withstand the wind, the work was further along than might have been supposed.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Down on the working story the machinery was nearly all in, and up here in the cupola the scales and garners were going into place as rapidly as the completing of the supporting framework permitted.
