used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
CartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
crampsnounUS /kræmps/
plural of “cramp” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
forgingnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
set afire or burning
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
limenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
lintelnounUS /ˈlɪntəl/
horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
one of four equal parts
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
stonecuttersnounUS /ˈstoʊnkʌtərz/
plural of “stonecutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
timber-sawyers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading About twenty masons and stonecutters, four carpenters and their helpers, enlivened this quarter of the neighbourhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Two timber-sawyers were cutting up trunks of trees into planks; a small movable forge had been lighted under the shelter of a clump of trees, and was used for repairing tools, with the prospect of being called into requisition for forging iron straps, cramps, bands, and lintel bars.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A beautiful autumnal sun was shedding a warm but subdued light on the busy scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE VISIT TO THE BUILDING._ The building was beginning to assume a definite shape; the plan was becoming visible above the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carts filled with bricks, sand and lime, were coming in.
