used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
Aspley
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From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
BANKRUPTverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
Carey's
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From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
being joined in close association
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
mansardnoun
a hip roof having two slopes on each side
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
MOREY
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From this reading MOREY LEARNS HE IS A BANKRUPT.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
make square
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of red brick, square and solemn, with a slate mansard roof.
a Caucasian
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
white-housed
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From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Unlike the Aspley house, these columns--very cold in a coat of new paint--carried an upper gallery or balcony extending the width of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Carey’s mansion in the village of Lee’s Court House connected that old-fashioned, white-housed settlement with the plantations lying about the town.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In front, four gigantic white wooden columns stood like towers.
