used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
clambering
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From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
Eveley
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From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
EVERYBODY'S
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From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
marvelouslyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
not any; not one
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
and nothing more
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
go across or through
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVERYBODY'S DUTY Due to the old-fashioned, rambling style of the house, the rustic stairway did not really detract from its beauty.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
water-front
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The gardens were in the shape of a triangle, with conventional paved streets on the north and west, but on the east and south they drifted away into the shadowy canyon which stretched down almost to the bay, and came out on the lower streets of the water-front.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the lawn, which was no lawn but only a natural park running riot with foliage coaxed into endless lovers' nooks and corners, was a fitting and marvelously beautiful setting for it.
a Caucasian
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the house was old, it was still exquisitely beautiful, with its cream white pillars and columns showing behind the mass of green.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And as there were already clambering vines and roses in profusion, an extra arbor more or less, could, as Eveley claimed, pass without serious comment.
