used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
AERIALnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading THE BANQUET ON THE AERIAL SHIP.
in addition
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE BANQUET ON THE AERIAL SHIP.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
gotten under control
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
dadonounUS /ˈdeɪdoʊ/
panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
elongatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtəd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
moving swiftly
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BANQUET ON THE AERIAL SHIP.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
sage-greenadjective
of the grey-green color of sage leaves
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
salle
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From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
transport commercially
From this reading THE BANQUET ON THE AERIAL SHIP.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
storks
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From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANQUET ON THE AERIAL SHIP.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The saloon, which was also the _salle a manger_, was situated in the centre of the ship.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thus the entire travellers could assemble together without disturbing the centre of gravity of the structure.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An elongated table, also of wicker work, contained a sumptuous repast.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading The saloon was composed of woven cane, and ornamented with a dado of sage-green silk, on which were embroidered storks, pheasants and eagles flying through space.
