used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
brick-built
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From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
Castello
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From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
demosnounUS /ˈdemoʊz/
plural of “demo” — a visual presentation showing how something works
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
emporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
epitomised
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From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
ExternallyadverbUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
on or from the outside
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
located inward
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
Kensington
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From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
not any; not one
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
PiazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
Savoyardnoun
a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
express in words
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
sleuth-hound
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From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
sopverbUS /sɑːp/
give a conciliatory gift or bribe to
From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
triple-headed
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From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
TurinnounUS /ˈtjʊrɪn/
capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
From this reading The Royal Palace of Turin, situated off the Piazza Castello, in the east, or distinguished quarter of the city, epitomised in itself the policy of the Savoyard rule.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
unelating
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From this reading It was certainly unelating as an architectural composition; but then we know, by the story, that the plain pear is often the most luscious.
unostentation
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From this reading It was just a countenance dressed for the demos--a sop of unostentation offered to that triple-headed sleuth-hound.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
utilitarianadjectiveUS /juːˌtɪləˈteriən/
having a useful function
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Externally it was as unpretentious a pile as any brick-built factory--or, shall we say, for the sake of apt analogy, as our own original South Kensington Museum.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, in like manner with that illustrious emporium, did the utilitarian face which it turned to the street afford no clue whatever to its inner meaning.
