Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

(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 The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

in ancient times; long ago

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

in an austere fashion

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

something used to beautify

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

the act of departing

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

in or to another place

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

set up or found

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

third-person singular of “harmonize” — go together

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

not any; not one

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

a perceptual structure

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

the environmental condition

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This charming decoration cannot be successfully imitated; neither is it to be found elsewhere in America.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It harmonizes with all the surroundings, and has as natural a look of belonging there as has the flush upon sunset clouds.

having a variety of colors

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Their chief beauty is the deep, warm, varicolored stain with which time and the weather have enriched the plaster.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE old French part of New Orleans--anciently the Spanish part--bears no resemblance to the American end of the city: the American end which lies beyond the intervening brick business-center.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The houses are massed in blocks; are austerely plain and dignified; uniform of pattern, with here and there a departure from it with pleasant effect; all are plastered on the outside, and nearly all have long, iron-railed verandas running along the several stories.