used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
cottonwoodnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊd/
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
cross-beams
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From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
placed crosswise
From this reading The warp was drawn tight, with the threads crossed halfway to the top.
having made preparations
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The warp was drawn tight, with the threads crossed halfway to the top.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
set up or found
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The warp was drawn tight, with the threads crossed halfway to the top.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
make square
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading The warp was drawn tight, with the threads crossed halfway to the top.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The warp was drawn tight, with the threads crossed halfway to the top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
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 The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A mile or two away we found one in operation.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Breakfast disposed of, we mounted and went in search of a rug factory, that being the initial excuse for the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The loom consisted of two small cottonwood trees with cross-beams lashed to them, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A warp frame with four lighter sticks forming a square was fastened within the larger frame.
