used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
fearless and daring
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
braeside
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From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
crow-step
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From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
Drever
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From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
the organ of sight
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
jackdawnoun
common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
the literary culture
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
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 His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
most important element
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
being perceived or observed
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
an educational institution
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
sidledverbUS /ˈsaɪdəld/
past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/
past form of “slate” — designate or schedule
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
Stromness
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From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our schoolhouse was situated on the braeside above the main street of Stromness.
accept gladly
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The morning's lessons were already well advanced, as I could hear by the hum of voices as I approached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Even Peter, the jackdaw, in his wicker cage at the open doorway, joined in the clatter of tongues.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading His quick eye noticed me hurrying to the school, and he sidled awkwardly along his perch, put out his long black beak through the bars of his cage, and flapped his wings with unmistakable signs of welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was a plain stone building with crow-step gables and a slated roof; and the only indication of its purpose was a large board over the door, upon which Andrew Drever had himself imprinted the word "SCHOOL" in bold black letters on a white ground.
