used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
the lower side of anything
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
dressing-tent
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From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MENAGERIE.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
latitudinaladjectiveUS /ˌlætəˈtuːdənəl/
of or relating to latitudes north or south
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
MENAGERIEnounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading IN THE MENAGERIE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
the season of growth
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
having a supporting base
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MENAGERIE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a latitudinal slit at the lower end and a lever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before entering the menagerie let us look at the huge cannon standing here outside the dressing-tent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It requires an effort to push the lever back which indicates that there is a pretty strong spring in the bottom of the cannon.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It looks like a ponderous affair, but investigation shows that it is made of wood.
