used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
EXPLORINGverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
long-lost
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From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
Presby
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From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
six-foot
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From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
carry out
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
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 Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
Thurston
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From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
Treasureholme
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From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Olive Presby had been telling her guests various anecdotes relating to Treasureholme and as usual the conversation had turned to the tale of the long-lost treasure.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading A fireplace constructed of boulders of varying shapes and sizes, large enough to take a six-foot log, occupied the greater part of one side of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a massive, but cheerful room, the ceiling studded with great beams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" and Olive were sitting in the dining room of old Treasureholme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EXPLORING THE SECRET PASSAGE "I CERTAINLY do adore this room!" exclaimed Mollie Thurston, with glowing eyes.
