used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
KEITH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
kneadingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “knead” — make uniform
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
LANCASTERnounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
sightlyadjective
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
precisely as stated
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
wallowedverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊd/
past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
well-paved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had been a straggling village a year or two before was now a town, and was beginning to put on the airs of a city.
in or at the place that
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Brick buildings quite as pretentious as the town were springing up where a year before there were unsightly frame boxes; the roads where hogs had wallowed in mire not wholly of their own kneading were becoming well-paved streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Out on the heights, where had been a forest, were sprinkled sightly dwellings in pretty yards.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading LANCASTER SEES A GHOST For the next year or two the tide set in very strong toward the mountains, and New Leeds advanced with giant strides.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading KEITH VISITS NEW YORK, AND MRS.
