used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It was chiefly of canvas.
for the most part
From this reading It was chiefly of canvas.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
a young female
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was chiefly of canvas.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
many-shaped
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From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
others
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From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The girl did not look too closely.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
vari-coloured
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From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was chiefly of canvas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew that they passed places in which there were long rows of cots, and that others were devoted to trade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They passed down an aisle through the tall trees, on each side of which faced the vari-coloured and many-shaped architecture of the little town.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now and then a structure of logs added an appearance of solidity to the whole.
