used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was luxuriously furnished, and at one side was a conservatory.
react verbally
From this reading And the answer would be: "Thomas Browning.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the answer would be: "Thomas Browning.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading It was luxuriously furnished, and at one side was a conservatory.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was luxuriously furnished, and at one side was a conservatory.
handsomest
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From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading It was luxuriously furnished, and at one side was a conservatory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It looked like the home of a man of ample means.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was luxuriously furnished, and at one side was a conservatory.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
which person or people
From this reading It was apt to attract the attention of strangers, and the question was asked: "Who lives there?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME In one of the handsomest streets in Milwaukee stood a private residence which was quite in harmony with its surroundings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And the answer would be: "Thomas Browning.
