additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
balenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
DisappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
loomsnounUS /luːmz/
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
spindles
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From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
SteadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Disappointments and vexatious delays nearly always attend large building operations, and the present case formed no exception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
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 Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Steam, in addition to water power, was contemplated here also, for the looms and spindles to be driven were nearly twice the number contained in the other mill.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Steadily, under the busy hands of hundreds of workmen, the new buildings arose, stretching their far lengths along, and towering up, story after story.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The time within which everything was to be completed, and the mill to go into operation, was one year.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Two years elapsed before the first bale of goods came through its ample doors, ready for market.
