used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
being joined in close association
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
Cropstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
Littleham's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
motor-omnibuses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
mushroomsnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːmz/
plural of “mushroom” — common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
come into possession of
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
in the near future
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The special motor-omnibuses run by the Company, connected the place with the railway.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading It combined the conveniences of a suburb with the advantages of a garden city.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The telephone company were induced to open an exchange, and the Cropstone tradespeople, speedily abandoning their attitude of benevolent indifference, tumbled over themselves in their anxiety to obtain the orders of the neighbourhood.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Littleham's activities were transferred, by arrangement with Jacob, to a builder of more conservative type, and the Estate speedily became one of the show places of the neighbourhood.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Houses sprang up like mushrooms on the Cropstone Wood Estate, and rents were soon at a premium.
