used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A CHURCH FLEW A KITE.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
cause to be bored
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading HOW A CHURCH FLEW A KITE.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
DelugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
engine-house
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From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
at any time
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
FearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading HOW A CHURCH FLEW A KITE.
set up or found
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
a state of high honor
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A CHURCH FLEW A KITE.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
KITEnounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading HOW A CHURCH FLEW A KITE.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
immediately past
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
mottoes
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From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
octagonaladjectiveUS /ɑːkˈtæɡənəl/
of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
a course of conduct
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
Phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
tassels
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From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the last was a huge silver trumpet, hung by a red cord, with large tassels.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls were draped with flags, and bore several mottoes, among which were "Ever Ready," "Fearless and Free," and "The Path of Duty is the Path of Glory."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This, he found, was in the engine-house of Deluge One,--a carpeted room, nearly filled with armchairs, having at one end a platform, on which were a sofa and an octagonal desk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as possible, Phaeton went down town with his drawing in his pocket, and hunted up the office of the chief engineer.
