adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
ArchitectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
defensivelyadverbUS /dɪˈfensɪvli/
in an apologetic and defensive manner
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
DriveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
eyesores
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From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
pagodanounUS /pəˈɡoʊdə/
an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
Pett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
terra-cotta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The place resembles in almost equal proportions a cathedral, a suburban villa, a hotel and a Chinese pagoda.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The residence of Mr. Peter Pett, the well-known financier, on Riverside Drive is one of the leading eyesores of that breezy and expensive boulevard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Architects, confronted with it, reel and throw up their hands defensively, and even the lay observer has a sense of shock.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
York'snounUS /jɔːrks/
possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Many of its windows are of stained glass, and above the porch stand two terra-cotta lions, considerably more repulsive even than the complacent animals which guard New York's Public Library.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you pass by in your limousine, or while enjoying ten cents worth of fresh air on top of a green omnibus, it jumps out and bites at you.
