adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
cheatsnounUS /tʃiːts/
plural of “cheat” — weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
dusty-leaved
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From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
elder-trees
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From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
else
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From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
floranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
habitations
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From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
laths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
mildewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
rain-water
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From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
sinuousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnwəs/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
time-stained
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From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
time-worn
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From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here and there are piled heaps of dust and other rubbish--either refuse or else put there purposely to keep the rain-water from flooding the houses.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The dull green time-stained panes of the windows look upon each other with the cowardly glances of cheats.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes, and have been patched here and there with laths; from underneath them project mildewed beams, which are shaded by the dusty-leaved elder-trees and crooked white willows--pitiable flora of those suburbs inhabited by the poor.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Through the street and towards the adjacent mountain, runs the sinuous path, winding through the deep ditches filled with rain-water.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward.
