used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
the state of being absent
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
Agnus
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From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
Aristarchi
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From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
Baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
the first light of day
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
Dei
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From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
the act of giving
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
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 One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
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 His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He lived not far from the house of the Agnus Dei, on the opposite side of the same canal but beyond the Baker's Bridge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The fellow was far too much in awe of his terrible master to play the spy or to ask inopportune questions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
unsavouryadjective
morally offensive
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
at the time that
From this reading Aristarchi rose early, though it had been broad dawn when he had entered his home.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
which person or people
From this reading One faithful man, who had followed him through many adventures, rendered him such services as he needed, prepared the food he liked and guarded the house in his absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading His house was small and unpretentious, a little wooden building in two stories, with a small door opening to the water and another at the back, giving access to a patch of dilapidated and overgrown garden, whence a second door opened upon a dismal and unsavoury alley.
