used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REMOVAL.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
(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 The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
carpenter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
CASWELL'S
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From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
being joined in close association
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
High-School
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From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
a room where books are kept
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
REMOVALnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading A REMOVAL.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
precisely as stated
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN CASWELL'S business was by this time greatly extended, and he began to be favourably known outside of his native city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
which person or people
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The Sisters' Hospital, the new wing of the Old Ladies' Home, and the new High-School building, were all models in their way; and people who were planning similar structures came from a distance to see them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beginning life as a simple carpenter's apprentice, John had put his whole heart and soul into his business, and never lost an opportunity of acquiring knowledge upon subjects connected with it.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading By the time he was out of his apprenticeship, he had accumulated quite a little library of books upon architecture, and some very rare and valuable illustrated works.
