adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
Alice
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From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
Bigelow
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From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
BOXLEY
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From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
Elliotts
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From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
Fairfield
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From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
HALLnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
Laura
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From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And so, one afternoon, a party of very interested people went over to look at it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as they were going out of the Elliotts' front gate, Laura Russell came flying across the street.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The procession was headed by Patty and Marian, followed by Mr. Fairfield and Aunt Alice, while Frank and his father brought up the rear.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOXLEY HALL After consultation with various real estate agents, and after due consideration of the desirable houses they had to offer, Mr. Fairfield came to the conclusion that the Bigelow house, which Marian had suggested, was perhaps the most attractive of any.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where are all you people going?" she cried.
