used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
BlemishesnounUS /ˈblemɪʃɪz/
plural of “blemish” — a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
catapultsnounUS /ˈkætəpəlts/
plural of “catapult” — a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
divisible by two
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For the moment everything was quiet.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment everything was quiet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For the moment everything was quiet.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Blemishes were settled at a small table, poring over several sheets of paper.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even these openings, however, had heavy metal shutters which could be closed against bad weather.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Mr. Adams had boarded over the windows and now the daylight shone through only at the openings of the turrets where the tracks of the catapults reached for the sky.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the old house there was little evidence of the morning outside.
