used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading His first impression was of overwhelming architecture.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
cantilevers
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From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
one or the other of two
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first impression was of overwhelming architecture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His first impression was of overwhelming architecture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
in motion
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading His first impression was of overwhelming architecture.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
spaciouslyadverb
with ample room
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading An exclamation of surprise at his appearance, and the movements of a number of people came from the great area below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
TitanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
tracerynoun
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first impression was of overwhelming architecture.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MOVING WAYS He went to the railings of the balcony and stared upward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place into which he looked was an aisle of Titanic buildings, curving spaciously in either direction.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Overhead mighty cantilevers sprang together across the huge width of the place, and a tracery of translucent material shut out the sky.
