used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
APPLEYARD
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From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
a period of 100 years
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He felt disappointed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt disappointed.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
a quick look
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt disappointed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
mullionedadjective
of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
not any; not one
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
pepper-box
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From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
ruggedlyadverbUS /ˈrʌɡədli/
in a rugged manner
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
straight-fronted
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From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
at the time that
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading APPLEYARD It was a stormy evening when Whitney caught his first glimpse of Appleyard.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading For one thing, Appleyard stood boldly on the breast of a knoll, with dark firs packed closely about it, and the landscape it commanded was ruggedly wild.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was solidly built of gray granite, with mullioned windows and a small pepper-box turret at one end, but while it made no pretense of architectural beauty, Whitney admitted that it had some charm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had expected to see an ancient Border tower with modern additions; but the low, straight-fronted house did not look much more than a century old.
