used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading THE EFFECT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
in addition
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE EFFECT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE EFFECT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
newnessnounUS /ˈnuːnəs/
the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
a brief written record
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EFFECT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFECT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
two-story
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From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The upper portion of the dwelling, however, has nothing of newness about it.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The windows of the lower story are also new and substantial, such of them as serve for windows; but one would note that the two immediately facing the street are boarded up, and so tightly that not one ray of light can penetrate from without, nor shine from within.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading A rickety two-story frame building, in one of the worst quarters of the city.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is black with age, and guiltless of paint, but a careful observer would note that the door is newer than the dwelling, and that it is remarkably solid, considering the tumble-down aspect of the structure it guards.
