used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THANKSGIVING PARTY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
any person at all
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
clear-complexioned
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From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
Cobb
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From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
OaklandnounUS /ˈoʊklənd/
a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A THANKSGIVING PARTY.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
round-facedadjective
having a round face
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
have in common
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
squattyadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːti/
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is a lofty pile of brownish stone, and is luxuriously complete in its every detail.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading A THANKSGIVING PARTY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Standing as it does on a prominent hill, it comes in for a great share of excellent praise for its beauty and magnificence, and is classed as a close rival of that other mansion in Highland avenue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Oakland avenue there stands another mansion.
at the time that
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Here lived, when in the effulgence of his power and influence in the complicated machinery of a big city, one Jacob Cobb--a short, squatty, round-faced, blue-eyed, clear-complexioned man of business, so far as anybody knew about his worldly affairs.
