affluencenounUS /ˈæfluːəns/
abundant wealth
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
(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 Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
bespeakverbUS /bɪˈspiːk/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
impressesnounUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪz/
plural of “impress” — the act of coercing someone into government service
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
most important element
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
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From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
SUNNYBANK
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From this reading SUNNYBANK.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Its towering form and massive appearance mark it as one of the noblest piles in St. John.
VernesnounUS /vɜːrnz/
plural of “verne” — French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading Sunnybank, the stately residence of the Vernes, is indeed an imposing structure.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its costly windows, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow; its solid brick walls, stone pillars and grand entrance, bespeak it the home of wealth and affluence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the solid brick pavement leading from the main gateway to the terrace marks the substantial tone of the edifice, and impresses one with the stability of its owner.
