used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
Burmingham
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From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
CAMERON
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From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
Cameron's
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From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
how
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From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
INSPIRATIONnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
an educational institution
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dad, how much does a printing press cost?" he inquired one evening as he sat down to dinner.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Cameron glanced up quizzically from the roast he was carving.
a vivid mental image
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL CAMERON HAS AN INSPIRATION It was the vision of a monthly paper for the Burmingham High School that first turned Paul Cameron's attention toward a printing press.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "A _what_?"
