used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "As if they'd allow such a thing!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
react verbally
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As if they'd allow such a thing!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "The idea!" sniffed Aunt Mary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
corkscrewing
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From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
couldn't
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From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
didn't
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From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
gradientnounUS /ˈɡreɪdiənt/
a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The idea!" sniffed Aunt Mary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
and nothing more
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "The idea!" sniffed Aunt Mary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
and nothing more
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
oubliettenoun
a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading "The idea!" sniffed Aunt Mary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "As if they'd allow such a thing!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
they'd
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From this reading "As if they'd allow such a thing!"
a special situation
From this reading "As if they'd allow such a thing!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading But Brown didn't answer; he just looked thoughtfully at the gradient.
TitanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
town-level
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Only think what fun, Brown," I couldn't help saying, "if we could drive the _car_ up here!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should have thought more about the ladies' love affairs, only I got so interested in an _oubliette_, and in a perfectly Titanic round tower, with an inclined plane corkscrewing up, round and round inside it, so broad and so gradual that horses and carriages used in old, old days to be driven from the town-level up to the top.
