used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
at or in the front
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Yes; very much?” asked Harold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
DR
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From this reading DR.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
set up or found
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
fro
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From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
Harold
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From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
Lilburn
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From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Yes; very much?” asked Harold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
a brief written record
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Enough for a stroll around this great building to note its size and architectural features.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
TRAVILLA
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From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Yes; very much?” asked Harold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
at the time that
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
in or at the place that
From this reading TRAVILLA, coming out the next morning upon that part of the gallery where their party had spent the previous evening, found Mr. Lilburn and the captain pacing to and fro, chatting and laughing as if enjoying their promenade.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; very much?” asked Harold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see we are ahead of you, Harold,” said the captain, when morning greetings had been exchanged.
