used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
Abchester
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From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
Brander
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From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
fellow-townsmen
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From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
ten 10s
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
personages
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From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading His father and his grandfather had been, like himself, solicitors, and he numbered among his clients most of the county families round.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He inhabited an old-fashioned, red brick house near the end of the High Street.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jeremiah Brander enjoyed, in a very large degree, the confidence and respect of his fellow-townsmen.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeremiah Brander was one of the most prominent personages in the Cathedral town of Abchester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading On either side was a high wall facing the street, and from this a garden, enclosing the house, stretched away to a little stream some two hundred yards in the rear; so that the house combined the advantage of a business residence in front, with those of seclusion, an excellent garden, and an uninterrupted view behind.
