1895
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From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
(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 LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
immediately past
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
ReversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
be seated
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could sit upon the "front stoop" and look across vacant lots to where Lake Michigan beat upon the sandy shore with ceaseless rhythm.
belonging to which person
From this reading About it were the oaks, in whose branches the birds had built their nests before Chicago was a frontier post.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Reversing the usual order of things in this climate of the southwest wind, the porch was on the northeast exposure of the house.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Inside, the house was roomy and cheery with God's own sunlight pouring in through generous windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LAST DAYS At last (July, 1895) Field was in his own house, provided, as he said, with all the modern conveniences, including an ample veranda and a genial mortgage.
