Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

later than; following

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

move towards

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a line of approach

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

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From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

confined on all sides

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

a social unit living together

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a quick look

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

not any; not one

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

precisely as stated

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was a large house, standing well back from the broad highway that leads from Brenton to Pelham, so far back, indeed, and at the end of such a long shady drive, that it could not be seen for some few minutes after turning in from the road.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The house stood on high ground, and there were no trees very near.

in or at the place that

From this reading The road forked where the trees ended, and encircled the lawn, or the "heater-piece" as the family called it, it being in the exact shape of a flatiron.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was a white house with green blinds, solid and substantial looking.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The approach was pretty, the avenue winding through the trees, with an occasional glimpse of the meadows beyond.