adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
desk-like
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From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In his study on the ground floor, overlooking the garden, the Chancellor spent his leisure hours.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And that, too, was like the Chancellor.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And that, too, was like the Chancellor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Here, on the broad, desk-like arm of his chair, where so many state documents had lain for signature, most of his meals were served.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A grim, gray little old house, which concealed behind it a walled garden full of unexpected charm.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Chancellor lived alone, in his little house near the Palace, a house that looked strangely like him, overhanging eyebrows and all, with windows that were like his eyes, clear and concealing many secrets.
