used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
AloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading Aloofness is the note of such a garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
bournnounUS /bɔːrn/
an archaic term for a boundary
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
GeorgiannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒən/
a native or resident of the American state of Georgia
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The true garden has no studied ostentation.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
LombardnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
come together
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
mosaic-work
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From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
not any; not one
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
a brief written record
From this reading Aloofness is the note of such a garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading The true garden has no studied ostentation.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
stock-broker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The true garden has no studied ostentation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Aloofness is the note of such a garden.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true garden has no studied ostentation.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
plural of “wall” — 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 June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It is no piece of pompous mosaic-work spread before the front windows of a stock-broker’s villa, a conventional color scheme to impress the public.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading June is the month for the old world garden that holds mystery and fragrance within its red-brick walls.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
but in spite of that
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In Lombard Street you would suspect no wealth of flowers, and yet in the passing through of one of those solid, mellow, Georgian houses you might meet dreams from the bourn of a charmed sleep.
