used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
elevatorsnounUS /ˈeləveɪtərz/
plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
funnelsnounUS /ˈfʌnəlz/
plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
make a painting
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Still farther to the west was a more grateful and comforting sight for a hot day.
a Caucasian
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
belonging to which person
From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Immediately underneath was a wilderness of roofs.
windings
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From this reading Farther along were the railway tracks that Yates objected to; and a line of masts and propeller funnels marked the windings of Buffalo Creek, along whose banks arose numerous huge elevators, each marked by some tremendous letter of the alphabet, done in white paint against the somber brown of the big building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The blue lake, dotted with white sails and an occasional trail of smoke, lay shimmering under the broiling sun.
Yates
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From this reading The sky parlor, as Yates had termed it, certainly commanded a very extensive view.
