65
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From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
Barrington
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From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
builder'snounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
possessive form of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
handcarts
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From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
HarlownounUS /ˈhɑːrloʊ/
United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
Philpot
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From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
RefugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
rungsnounUS /rʌŋz/
plural of “rung” — a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
Sawkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
Sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
spirallyadverb
with spirals
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading One side of the ladder had an iron band or ribbon twisted and nailed round it spirally.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was really what is known as a builder’s scaffold ladder, and it had been strengthened by several iron bolts or rods which passed through just under some of the rungs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, as none of the others were long enough to reach the high gable at the Refuge, they managed, with a struggle, to get it down from the hooks and put it on one of the handcarts and soon passed through the streets of mean and dingy houses in the vicinity of the yard, and began the ascent of the long hill.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was not at all suitable for painters’ work, being altogether too heavy and cumbrous.
YardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The “Sixty-five” The next morning after breakfast, Philpot, Sawkins, Harlow and Barrington went to the Yard to get the long ladder—the 65—so called because it had sixty-five rungs.
