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From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
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From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
ChampagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
CONDENSERS
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From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
Coolgardie
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From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
FightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
foundation-stone
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From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
inebrietynoun
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
JOYSnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
jubilationnounUS /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
PORTABLEadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
purloinedverbUS /pərˈlɔɪnd/
past form of “purloin” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
SpreenounUS /spriː/
a brief indulgence of your impulses
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOYS OF PORTABLE CONDENSERS November 8, 1894, was a red-letter day in the history of Coolgardie, for on that date the foundation-stone of the first brick building was laid by Mr. James Shaw, the mayor.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the stone was deposited a specimen of each coin of the realm, and these, by the way, were purloined in the night.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When once a wave of inebriety swept over the settlement, something a little out of the ordinary was likely to occur.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This great day was made the occasion for feasting and jubilation, the feasting taking the not uncommon form of a gigantic "Champagne Spree," to which the whole town was invited.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fights and rows would be started with the most bloodthirsty intentions, only to end in peace and harmony after the swearing of eternal friendships.
