used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
(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 It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
in addition
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLD HOME WEEK AT SNAILSDALE MANOR!
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
befitted
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From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
the specified day of the month
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
DOINGSnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OLD HOME WEEK AT SNAILSDALE MANOR!
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
engage in
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD HOME WEEK AT SNAILSDALE MANOR!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
Pee-wee's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
PostedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
Snailsdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
three-year-oldadjective
three years of age
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
time-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sagacious enough to read the date first of all to make sure that the magnificent affair advertised had not already taken place, for the announcement might have pertained to some gala celebration of a prehistoric age.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SOME DOINGS Snailsdale Manor had a real station, as befitted a town of five thousand people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OLD HOME WEEK AT SNAILSDALE MANOR!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Posted here also was an announcement which attracted Pee-wee’s attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had all modern improvements, including a tin water cooler and a posting board with a three-year-old time-table tacked on it.
