used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
(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 A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
move towards
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
put or send forth
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
employes
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From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
a young female
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
Gowan
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From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
Isobel
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From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
oilclothnoun
cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
a light shade of red
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Miss Isobel sat at one end of the table; her father at the other.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few minutes later a second booming summoned all in to the meal.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A MAN'S SIZE HORSE At dusk the sonorous boom of a Japanese gong gave warning of the approach of the supper hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Along the sides were the employes, Ashton and Gowan at the corners nearest the girl.
a Caucasian
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large coal oil lamp with an artistic shade cast a pink light on the clean white oilcloth of the table and the simple tasteful table service.
