used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
Dorset
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From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
extrasnounUS /ˈekstrəz/
plural of “extra” — a minor actor in crowd scenes
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
a social unit living together
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
parkingnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
space in which vehicles can be parked
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
not used up
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
Sheepfoldnoun
a pen for sheep
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
male cat
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
U-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of the letter U
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
the act of using
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Sheepfold in Central Park is a U-shaped structure of red brick walls and a low roof that is mostly gables.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The connecting curve, the lower half of which is an archway, houses in the upper Shepherd Tom and his family.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The remaining wing, although built for a different purpose, is now used as a garage for the motor cycle police.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading One of the wings is winter quarters for the Dorset flock.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within is parking space for all the machines in regular use in the park and some extras.
