used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FASTERS AND FEASTERS.
for the reason that
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
FASTERS
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From this reading FASTERS AND FEASTERS.
FEASTERS
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From this reading FASTERS AND FEASTERS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
gutted
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From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
Kirkland's
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From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
metal-mill
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From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
often-repeated
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From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
hard to endure
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some persons were trying the often-repeated experiment of gaining bread by the destruction of that by which bread is gained.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
which person or people
From this reading There were two opposite lights on the horizon that night, to those who looked out from the village.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading A metal-mill was gutted, its machinery broken, and its woodwork burned, because the sea water had got to Kirkland’s corn; and more mills were threatened in case the price of bread did not fall within a few days.
wreathing
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From this reading While the moon sank serenely behind the dark western hills, a red flame shot up, amidst volumes of wreathing smoke, in the direction of Sheffield.
