used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Twenty cents.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
How
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From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
and nothing more
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
absolutely essential
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
one-story
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From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “How much is it?” asked our hero.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a small admission fee,” said Herbert's companion.
push forcefully
From this reading As Herbert thrust his hand into his pocket for the necessary money, his companion said:
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading “Twenty cents.”
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just opposite the monument is a small, one-story structure, where views of the shaft may be purchased and tickets obtained.
