used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
Aldavini
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From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
(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 The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
a female human offspring
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
matrixnounUS /ˈmeɪtrɪks/
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
held or filled or in use
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
and nothing more
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
having a point
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
Raeburn
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From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
Sadlers
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From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
turquoisenounUS /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
Vergoe
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From this reading Mrs. Raeburn and Jenny sat in front, and Mr. Vergoe sat immediately behind them, pointing out every object of interest on the route.
Vergoe's
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From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Mr. Vergoe's recommendation, Madame Aldavini granted an interview to Mrs. Raeburn and her daughter, and the old clown was to accompany them on the difficult occasion.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The jagged purple clouds were so high that all felt the outside of an omnibus was the only place on such a day.
at the time that
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At least, he pointed out everything until they reached Sadlers Wells Theater, after which reminiscences of Sadlers Wells occupied the rest of the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a warm April day when they set out, with a sky like the matrix of turquoise.
