300
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From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
ANTONES
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From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
Home-made
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From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
homesteadersnounUS /ˈhoʊmstedərz/
plural of “homesteader” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
SAN
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From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
sledded
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From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
specificationsnounUS /ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading He had carefully followed instructions in the author’s article that he had among his notes, and had improved on the plans and specifications.
SpyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
StirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Winter had set in in earnest, and there was six feet of snow on the gentle slopes about Stirrup Lake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
the upper part of anything
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the homesteaders’ new cabins were snug and tight; they had an abundance of fuel and provisions; so the mountain storms that danced up in fury from the lake and shook the structures to their scant foundations had few terrors for them.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER IN THE SAN ANTONES THE observatory was completed and the telescope sledded to the top of Spyglass Mountain and installed early in the month of January.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Joshua was so successful in the building of his observatory, with its conical, revolving metal dome, that he wrote an article, entitled “A Home-made Observatory for $300,” and sent it to _The Universe_.
