adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
bossesnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
generatorsnounUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtərz/
plural of “generator” — an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
Kirkwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
RelaysnounUS /ˈriːleɪz/
plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
scaffoldings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the walls hung framed enlarged photographs of machinery, and factories, and scaffoldings, and the like.
screeningnounUS /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The dining, room was bare, and not entirely free from flies, despite an abundance of new green screening at the windows.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
switchboardnounUS /ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/
telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 Relays of new stiff oak chairs stood against its walls, ready for the sudden need of occasional visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
water-wheels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
wheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By the time these appeared, on a hot summer evening, the wheezing clock in the kitchen would have struck six,--dinner was early at Kirkwood,--and the level rays of the sun would be pouring boldly in at the uncurtained western windows.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was one of laborers and bosses grouped about great generators and water-wheels in transit, and another of a monster switchboard, with a smiling young operator, in his apron and overalls, standing beside it.
