used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
Alice
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From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
in addition
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
ColumbianadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbiən/
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
a social unit living together
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
set up or found
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
gas-engine
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From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
journeymen
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From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
KetteringnounUS /ˈketərɪŋ/
United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
platennounUS /ˈplætən/
work table of a machine tool
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
do one's shopping
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading Alice and Mary kept the accounts and served behind the counter in the stationery shop.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Morgan found the Monday infinitely easier to get through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the members of the family were absorbed in the duties of life, so that he was left much to himself.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was also a Columbian press for pulling posters and a platen machine for small work.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading In a workshop at the back Simon Kettering, Mark, four journeymen and one apprentice stood "at case," whilst in the basement two antiquated printing machines rumbled on, worked by a small gas-engine.
