used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Here, abode King Media.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
(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 In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
rid of obstructions
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
having made preparations
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
with resolute determination
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
flooringnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
generalissimo's
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From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
habiscus
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From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, abode King Media.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
MedianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
make square
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the middle of all, like a generalissimo’s marquee among tents, was a structure more imposing than the rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A man’s height from the ground, these supported numerous horizontal trunks, upon which lay a flooring of habiscus.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading King Media A Host Striking into a grove, about sunset we emerged upon a fine, clear space, and spied a city in the woods.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Disposed round a space some fifty yards square, were many palm posts staked firmly in the earth.
