used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The architect had disdained any attempt at ornamentation.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The architect had disdained any attempt at ornamentation.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The architect had disdained any attempt at ornamentation.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
BOTANYnounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
brother-in-art
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From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
disdainedverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnd/
past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading The architect had disdained any attempt at ornamentation.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
else
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From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
emulatingverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
externallyadverbUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
on or from the outside
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
foiblenounUS /ˈfɔɪbəl/
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading The architect had disdained any attempt at ornamentation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
by chance
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
Piccadilly
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From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
on the contrary
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
term of address for a man
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But nearly every one else was late, and, perhaps knowing the fashionable foible, he had purposely held back to avoid making himself conspicuous by being prompt.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The house, his destination, was not unlike other dwellings on that historic thoroughfare; externally it was as monotonous as the average London mansion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As if fearful of being accused of emulating his brother-in-art across the channel, he had put up four walls and laid on a roof; he had given the front wall a slightly outward curve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
Wray
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From this reading A LESSON IN BOTANY John Steele was rather late in arriving at the house of Sir Charles Wray in Piccadilly the following Thursday.
