used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
Aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
FanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
HESTER'S
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From this reading HESTER'S RUBY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
the literary culture
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
coated with paint
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
Peggy
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From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
RUBYnounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading HESTER'S RUBY.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
get rid of
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
in a swift manner
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was that Peggy first became aware of something she had not noticed before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above the portal was a signboard upon which was painted in staring red letters:
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The door of the shed had been opened wide, but Fanning closed it swiftly as if in great anxiety to conceal what was within.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "Office and Works of the Fanning Harding Aeroplane Co."
