used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
subject to appointment
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
ENTERTAINERSnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/
plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading PUBLIC ENTERTAINERS.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PUBLIC ENTERTAINERS.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
make square
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there was nothing attractive in its outward appearance, and I expected to find a raw interior, but I was more than happily surprised.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about midway in a block that faced the public square.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early the next day the Senator and I went down to look at the opera house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The auditorium was well appointed, the chairs were of the best and the decorations were modest and artistic.
