used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
Ain't
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From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
draughtsmen
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From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
elevationsnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “elevation” — the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
brought together in one place
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
Hart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
hummernounUS /ˈhʌmər/
a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
the force of workers available
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
express in words
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
an educational institution
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hart's design for the school had finally been accepted by the trustees, and the plans were placed on exhibition in the Art Institute.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
in or at the place that
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
which person or people
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Occasionally a few older men and women, interested in the nobler aspects of civic life, drifted into the room, having stolen some moments from their busy days to see what the architect had done with his great opportunity.
Wright'snounUS /raɪts/
possessive form of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Ain't it a hummer, now!" exclaimed one of Wright's men, who had known Hart in the old days.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Little knots of people--students, draughtsmen, and young architects--gathered in the room on the second floor, where the elevations had been hung, and had their say about the plans.
