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From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
antiquarianism
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From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
bracketnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
CLAREMONT
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From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/
a trodden path
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
immediately past
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
low-hanging
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From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
modernitynounUS /mɑːˈdɜːrnəti/
the quality of being current or of the present
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
a particular point in time
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
motor-garage
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From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
rhododendronnounUS /ˌroʊdəˈdendrən/
any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
Ridgeway
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From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
russet-brown
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From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
steepnessnounUS /ˈstiːpnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A motor-garage, suitably disguised, stood at one side of the house.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
very small
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A telephone bracket affixed to one of the rafters and an electric bell in the porch convinced you that all this parade of antiquarianism was really the most aggressive modernity.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
(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 NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH § 1 “CLAREMONT,” the Ridgeway, was a corner detached house well set back from the road.
window-panes
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From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A high evergreen hedge impeded the view from the footpath, and a curving carriage drive overhung with rhododendron bushes hid all suggestion of a house until the last possible moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then all that you saw was a tiny porch and a panorama of low-hanging eaves, diamond window-panes and russet-brown roofs of immense steepness.
