AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
alluredverbUS /əˈlʊrd/
past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
DISSERTATIONnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
FLYINGadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
rivulets
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From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading He erected a pavilion in the garden, around which he kept the air always cool by artificial showers.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISSERTATION ON THE ART OF FLYING.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By a wheel which the stream turned he forced the water into a tower, whence it was distributed to all the apartments of the palace.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading AMONG the artists that had been allured into the Happy Valley, to labour for the accommodation and pleasure of its inhabitants, was a man eminent for his knowledge of the mechanic powers, who had contrived many engines both of use and recreation.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One of the groves, appropriated to the ladies, was ventilated by fans, to which the rivulets that ran through it gave a constant motion; and instruments of soft music were played at proper distances, of which some played by the impulse of the wind, and some by the power of the stream.
