used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
(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 girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
divisible by two
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
every person
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
ExploresverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “explore” — inquire into
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plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
geometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
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where you live at a particular time
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
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mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
not any; not one
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
oak-panelled
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From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
photosnounUS /ˈfoʊtoʊz/
plural of “photo” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
post-cards
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From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
quaintest
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Raymonde
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rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
sketchbooknounUS /ˈsketʃbʊk/
a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls took numerous photos, and printed picture post-cards to send home to their families and friends, and everyone with the least aptitude for drawing started a sketchbook.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the fashion in the school to rejoice in the antique surroundings.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
unrivalledadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading The girls all felt that its mediaeval atmosphere was unrivalled.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Raymonde Explores There was no doubt that Marlowe Grange was one of the quaintest old houses in the county.
at the time that
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even such prosaic subjects as geometry or analysis took on an element of romance when studied in an oak-panelled chamber with coats of arms emblazoned on the upper panes of the windows.
