used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
equally
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
(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 All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
ensemblenounUS /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/
a group of musicians playing or singing together
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
a social unit living together
From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
Fernald
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From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
Fernalds
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From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
not any; not one
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The entire Fernald family was enthusiastic over the project.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
a male human offspring
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
in the near future
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
very small
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The houses were gems of careful thought, no two of them being alike.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, although each tiny domain was individual in design, a general uniformity of construction existed between them which resulted in a delightfully harmonious ensemble.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE PLOT The Fernalds were as good as their word.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading All winter long father, son, and grandson worked at the scheme for the new cottages and by New Year, with the assistance of an architect, they had on paper plans for a model village to be built on the opposite side of the river as soon as the weather permitted.
