used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
compasses
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From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
DEVELOPEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
drawing-board
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From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
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 _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
the act of departing
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
how
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From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us proceed methodically.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
engage in
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading Let us proceed methodically.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
PAUL'SnounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
continue talking
From this reading Let us proceed methodically.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
T-squares
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From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
carry out
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us proceed methodically.
the act of using
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was ready: drawing-board, T-squares, compasses, and pencils.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the first place, you doubtless know the ground on which your father intends to have your sister’s country house built.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading _WITH A LITTLE HELP, PAUL’S IDEA IS DEVELOPED._ In fact, early in the morning Paul might be seen going into his cousin’s room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Take your seat here, cousin; you are going to render on paper the result of our meditations, since you know so well how to make use of our instruments.
