used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
amendmentsnounUS /əˈmendmənts/
plural of “amendment” — the act of amending or correcting
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BE HONEST AND KEEP WARM.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BE HONEST AND KEEP WARM.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading BE HONEST AND KEEP WARM.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
Jill
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From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading BE HONEST AND KEEP WARM.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
and nothing more
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
moving very fast
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
carry out
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Jack and Jill established themselves in the house that Jack built.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Even the staircase, so favorable to a swift descent, remained unchanged, and in their own room the bed stood squarely in the middle of the floor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading BE HONEST AND KEEP WARM.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The architect went home to translate the instructions he had received into the language that builders understand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The proposed amendments were indefinitely postponed; Jill having consented to take the house temporarily as she had taken Jack permanently--for better or worse--only claiming her reserved right, in the case of the house, of privately finding all the fault she pleased.
