used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
Dalton'snounUS /ˈdɔːltənz/
possessive form of “dalton” — English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
Englanders
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From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
EYRIEnounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
hindrancesnounUS /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/
plural of “hindrance” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
Sarita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was necessary, however, to fasten it very securely to the rocks, for lack of much foundation, though Sarita declared that it fulfilled every requirement of a house founded upon the rock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They thought that he was joking, but if it had not been for a few hindrances it might have been accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EYRIE True to the arrangement, Dalton's man arrived the next morning with two trucks instead of one and another man to assist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The head man told the girls that the shack would be up by night.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were real New Englanders, with speech quaint to these young people.
