used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
Buckingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
DIGSnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
freeholdnounUS /ˈfriːhoʊld/
an estate held in fee simple or for life
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
depressingly dark
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
not any; not one
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
with speed
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was a gloomy house in Buckingham Gate, and another, equally gloomy, in College Street.
a quantity of money
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
SURCON
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From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading He did not court publicity; there were no paragraphs about him in the gossip columns of the newspapers, and as a matter of fact his name was never mentioned, even in whispers, among the Real Estate Kings of the metropolis.
which person or people
From this reading EZRA SURCON DIGS There was a man named Ezra Surcon who owned much land in London.
WindmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading For a large sum he secured a vacant building in Great Windmill Street; the imposing mansion in Queen's Gate cost him less; and a modest erection in Orange Street was comparatively cheap.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He made his purchases quickly and without ostentation, and the fact remains that in the space of three days he acquired the freehold of no less than seven properties.
