used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
cannot
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From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
communicated in words
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
Noddy
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From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
RoebucknounUS /ˈroʊbʌk/
male roe deer
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
sleeping-rooms
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From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
stern-lights
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From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Noddy had exercised his ingenuity in the construction of a fireplace, a chimney, and a table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITORS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading They had knives, forks, spoons, dishes, and cooking utensils in abundance.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE VISITORS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The stern-lights of the Roebuck furnished the windows of the principal apartment; while single panes of glass, obtained from the assorted cargo of the vessel, admitted the light to the sleeping-rooms.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The house was finished, and the satisfaction which it afforded to the young exiles cannot be expressed in words.
