used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Grand climax!
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
double-deck
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From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
being one more than seven
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Grand climax!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
MunicipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
interact in a certain way
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
uncurbedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The free and entirely uncurbed enjoyed an unusual treat.
the act of using
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
Vedder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vedder Court had been condemned for the use of the Municipal Transportation Company!
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new eight track, double-deck tube was to be constructed through Crescent Island to the mainland!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had a sensation which did not need to be supported by a hectic imagination or a lurid vocabulary.
