used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would have to be of the simplest sort, of course.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They would have to be of the simplest sort, of course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They would have to be of the simplest sort, of course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
heuisach
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From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
not accessible to view
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
by chance
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
mesquitenounUS /ˈmeskiːt/
any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
pecannounUS /pəˈkɑːn/
wood of a pecan tree
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
picturingnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərɪŋ/
visual imagery
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
move upward
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading They would have to be of the simplest sort, of course.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They would have to be of the simplest sort, of course.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
a vivid mental image
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading But one picture seemed to rise up of its own accord whenever she thought of the new home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A HOME IT was with the vision of a charming little bungalow in her mind that Mary started on her search for a house next morning; a little white bungalow half hidden in vines, and set among heuisach and mesquite trees, or maybe in the shelter of one giant pecan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As they had whirled around the city in the touring car the day before, she had seen several of that kind which she thought would suit both their taste and their purse.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had not yet reached the point of picturing to herself the inside furnishings.
