used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
highly skilled
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
in the past
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
(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 forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
BricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
true confidential information
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
drainsnounUS /dreɪnz/
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
the act of giving
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
harmoniouslyadverbUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəsli/
in a harmonious manner
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
the literary culture
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
for more time
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
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 Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
not any; not one
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
Oakdale
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From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
only a very short time before
From this reading Every mail from France brought letters from the count giving the most minute directions, and so harmoniously did everything work, that scarcely a day’s labor was lost by any change of details in the plan.
sewersnounUS /ˈsuːərz/
plural of “sewer” — a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
the season of growth
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
water-main
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bricks, of many shapes and colors and forms, were ready by hundreds of thousands.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The forest was laid out in broad winding avenues, according to the plan; the water-main from the lake was laid, the sewers and drains leading to the river in their places, the great subterranean galleries for ventilation constructed, the cellars completed, and the broad stone foundations of the immense palace and buildings were all completed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bridge had been completed long ago, and Oakdale was well pleased with the light, elegant structure placed there as if by enchantment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the spring and summer the work over the river went on so grandly and surely, that the most skeptical doubted no longer that the great enterprise would be accomplished.
