used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
Bull'snounUS /bʊlz/
possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
Chelsea
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From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
ChurchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
favoured
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From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
gritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
hothousesnounUS /ˈhɑːthaʊsɪz/
plural of “hothouse” — a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
not any; not one
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
come into possession of
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
others
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From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
Portman
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From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
make square
From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
St
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From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It is an important thoroughfare, no doubt, but it lacks nobility and distinction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
uncomeliness
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From this reading But on the other hand, there are long stretches of dreary shops and factories, grit and general uncomeliness.
the topmost one of two
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are others which look over Portman Square or St. Luke's Churchyard.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Few people, in an outburst of enthusiasm, would select the King's Road, Chelsea, as an ideal locality to reside in.
Yeitch's
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From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading There are isolated, quiet spots in it, with houses lying back from the road; and from the upper windows of favoured residences one can obtain a view over Yeitch's or Bull's extensive hothouses, and catch dim shadows of great tropical palms and a mellowed dash of brilliant red and yellow.
