used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
anew
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
in addition
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
concensus
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From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
excelsiornounUS /ɪkˈselsiər/
thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
start firing a weapon
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
navigateverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪt/
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
rightedverbUS /ˈraɪtɪd/
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
in the near future
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
refrain from harming
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a great quantity of extra bedding in the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to be the concensus of opinion among the fellows as to the origin of the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
at the time that
From this reading Pole, when he was able to navigate again and had viewed the interior of the badly charred storeroom, declared, "Looks to me like matches and mice!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ONE KIND OF LOYALTY Two good carpenters employed for two whole days soon righted the damage done by the blaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room had been filled with spare pieces of furniture, some of which were packed in excelsior.
