used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
Barney
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From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
Dr
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From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
engine-room
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From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
exultantlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/
in an exultant manner
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
heatingnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “Escaped them, by thunder!” cried Frank, exultantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barney and Pomp had gone down below to attend to the machinery.
Vaneyke
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From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” exclaimed Dr. Vaneyke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were magnificently furnished, and consisted of a cabin, a dormitory, dining-room, kitchen, storeroom and engine-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each apartment was equipped with electric lights and an electric heating apparatus of Frank’s invention.
