used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
COOMBE
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From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
ELEMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
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 So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
not any; not one
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
others
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From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
superphysical
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From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
there's
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From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Few think of ghosts or of superphysical influences.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But then, I have had disagreeable experiences, and others I know have had them too.
wall-papers
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From this reading So long as the soil is gravel, so long as the rooms are large and airy, the wall-papers artistic, and there's no basement, the rest does not matter; at least not as a rule.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
WILTSHIRE
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From this reading THE COOMBE A CASE OF A WILTSHIRE ELEMENTAL People are not half particular enough about new houses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the result of such a consideration is what would probably weigh most with me in selecting a newly built house.
