used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
in the past
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
AustraliansnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljənz/
plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
BIBBY
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From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
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 not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
a long fixed look
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
a quick look
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
Greenways
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From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
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 It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
Lomaxes
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From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
come together
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
newly-sprung
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From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
picnickers
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From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
on the contrary
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
carry out
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS BIBBY The Judge's mountain home had an inviting aspect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
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 It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading For the Lomaxes, unlike many Australians, respected the hand of Nature even when it had traced Australian rather than English designs on their land.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
(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 not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
at the time that
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not large,--it was not handsome,--simply a comfortable brick cottage with a gable or two cut to please the eye as well as meet architectural requirements, and a fine window here and there where a glimpse of far-off mountain piled against mountain could be obtained.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
a late time of life
From this reading It stood back from the road and hid itself from the picnickers' gaze in lovely garments of trees and green vines that would take the envious newly-sprung cottage ten years at least to imitate.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet "Greenways" had never looked crude and painful as the naked places about did, even when it emerged years ago fresh from the hands of the local builder.
