Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A WONDERFUL CRAFT.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

plural of “bookshelf” — a shelf on which to keep books

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

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From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading A WONDERFUL CRAFT.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

set up or found

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

plural of “lounge” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

the act of using

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Along the walls were folding chairs and lounges of the same description.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.

at the time that

From this reading In the center, suspended from the ceiling so as to be out of the way when not in use, a table swung, which could be lowered when wanted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading At the foot of the stairs they found themselves within a room, narrow and high ceiled by the curved deck above, from each side of which three doors opened.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A WONDERFUL CRAFT.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading At one end were bookshelves containing what appeared to be scientific works.