used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
AngoranounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
on or to one side
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
Bess
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From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
CARLOTA
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From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
give encouragement to
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
Greenacres
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From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
set down according to a plan
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
move an implement through
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beautiful country house had been a revelation to her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading Sitting far back from the broad road in its stately grounds, it was like some reserved but gracious old colonial dame bidding you welcome.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The center hall had a blazing fire in the high old rock fireplace, and Queen Bess, a prize winning Angora, opened her wide blue eyes at the newcomer, but did not stir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to combine all of the home comfort and good cheer of Greenacres with the modern air and improvements of the homes at the Cove.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CARLOTA “I thought you lived in a farmhouse too, Cousin Beth,” Jean said, in breathless admiration, as she laid aside her outer wraps, and stood in the big living-room at Twin Oaks.
