used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FRAMING THE BOAT-HOUSE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
BOAT-HOUSE
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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FRAMING THE BOAT-HOUSE.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
without stop or interruption
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
FRAMINGnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FRAMING THE BOAT-HOUSE.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place chosen for framing the building was a level piece of ground between the shops and the dormitory.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
an educational institution
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FRAMING THE BOAT-HOUSE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT FRAMING THE BOAT-HOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The new tools had arrived, and had been distributed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On this spot the timber had been landed and piled up by laborers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While the work of framing the boat-house was in progress, the lessons in the shops were suspended, but the forenoon exercises of the school were continued as usual.
