adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
barrennessnoun
the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
Carr
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From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
freshly-cleared
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From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
one-storied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The five impulsive millionaires of Devil's Ford fulfilled not a few of their most extravagant promises.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
trellisnounUS /ˈtreləs/
latticework used to support climbing plants
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
unpicturesqueadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading An upright piano, brought from Sacramento, occupied the corner of the parlor.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In less than six weeks Mr. Carr and his daughters were installed in a new house, built near the site of the double cabin, which was again transferred to the settlement, in order to give greater seclusion to the fair guests.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a long, roomy, one-storied villa, with a not unpicturesque combination of deep veranda and trellis work, which relieved the flat monotony of the interior and the barrenness of the freshly-cleared ground.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A suite of gorgeous furniture, whose pronounced and extravagant glories the young girls instinctively hid under home-made linen covers, had also been spoils from afar.
