used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
in addition
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
a social unit living together
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
not accessible to view
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was also an excitement after a manner, and not a disagreeable one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It also aroused energy, and, being a success, was rejoiced over as a brilliant success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
TOILETnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Not an ordinary toilet, of course, but a toilet extraordinary,--such as is necessarily called forth by some festive gathering or unusual occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
Vagabondia
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From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TOILET in Vagabondia was an event.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It made demands upon the inventive and creative powers of the whole family, and brought to light hidden resources.
