used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
acreagenounUS /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/
an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
in addition
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
DreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
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extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
a long fixed look
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
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From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
and nothing more
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
overhangnounUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋ/
projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
make square
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
precisely as stated
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A forest of trees and kindred foliage protected his gleaming villa from the prying gaze of curious tourists.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
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 Only from the water side could it be seen at all.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading See https:// Dreamy Hollow may be reached three ways--by automobile, aeroplane or boat through Great South Bay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
accept gladly
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
at the time that
From this reading He also possessed two deep blue eyes that set far back under brows of extra overhang--eyes that reflected the soul when tranquil, but in heat of passion, turned to lead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
produce a literary work
From this reading But to go there without invitation would have spoiled the welcome, for, at the time of which we write, the master of this magnificent acreage was a man of square jaw, protruding forehead, and very punctilious.
