used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
Adirondacksnoun
a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
Basswoodnoun
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
Basswood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
DAVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
being one more than seven
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
of great significance or value
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
mountain-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Several important transactions had resulted, and in making one of the deals Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Basswood had become possessed of the two bungalows on Mirror Lake, the two gentlemen owning both jointly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
the topmost one of two
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
Wadsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the lower end of the lake, where there was a well-defined trail running to several fashionable summer resorts some miles away, were located two beautiful bungalows, one of six rooms and the other of eight rooms.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They were built on a plot of ground bordering on a small cove of the lake, and extending about a thousand feet back into the woods of the mountain-side.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading As my old readers will remember, Ben Basswood's father was interested in real estate, and, a year or two before, he and Mr. Wadsworth had gone into a land deal of considerable proportions.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading DAVE AT HOME Mirror Lake was a beautiful sheet of water nestling among the mountains of the Upper Adirondacks of New York State.
