adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "O I don't know," said Dick, rather absently.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "O I don't know," said Dick, rather absently.
doesn't
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From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
don't
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From this reading "O I don't know," said Dick, rather absently.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
else
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From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
GuestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This way, Guest."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "O I don't know," said Dick, rather absently.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O I don't know," said Dick, rather absently.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "He is getting old, certainly, for he is over a hundred and five, and no doubt he doesn't care about moving.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This way, Guest."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But of course he could live in a prettier house if he liked: he is not obliged to live in one place any more than any one else.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This way, Guest."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your kinsman doesn't much care for beautiful building, then," said I, as we entered the rather dreary classical house; which indeed was as bare as need be, except for some big pots of the June flowers which stood about here and there; though it was very clean and nicely whitewashed.
