used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
divisible by two
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, old stand-by!”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
narrow-paned
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From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Hello, old stand-by!”
one-story
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From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading “Not another car parked here; glorious!
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
do one's shopping
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
stand-by
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From this reading “Hello, old stand-by!”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
stucconounUS /ˈstʌkoʊ/
a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
Vera
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From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vera was now bringing the roadster to a stop before the Ivy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
a Caucasian
From this reading Marjorie raised a cheerful hand of greeting toward the familiar, one-story white stucco building.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its ornamental bungalow effect was made even more attractive by the traits of English ivy which wandered across the front of the shop and were trained above the door and the narrow-paned windows.
