used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
(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 The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
set down according to a plan
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
NEATadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading In laying a corner, one brick was set a trifle out of line.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading This was unnoticed, and as each course of bricks was kept in line with those already laid, the tower was not built exactly erect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After being carried up about fifty feet, there was a tremendous crash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BE NEAT A high column was to be built.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The workmen were engaged, and all went to work with a will.
