Chapter VIII · The Master of Eden Villa

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

grow by addition

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

in addition

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

reveal unintentionally

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a small and delicately worked piece

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

plural of “chalet” — a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

give a description of

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

construct, build, or erect

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., “monolingual” has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

and nothing more

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

in a nice way

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

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From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

the property of being close together

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

with speed

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

cut with a saw

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The houses are pretty enough in their way, are nicely set back in picturesque little gardens, and just the kind of places which a house agent can describe as ‘charming bijou residences.’

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They might be chalets if they were less like _cottages ornés_; they might be _cottages ornés_ if they were less like bungalows; and they might be bungalows if there were not so much of the suburban villa about them.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

in or at the place that

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

a sudden desire

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

which person or people

From this reading It is possible that the architect in preparing the plans saw, like a distinguished statesman, that there were three courses open to him, and, being a man who had some slight difficulty in making up his mind, determined to effect a compromise, and erect buildings which should embrace chalet, bungalow, and _cottage orné_, and also betray a suggestion of the suburban villa.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It is not often that one of them displays an agent’s board, for they are quickly snapped up by persons who wish to live in a pretty house and still have the benefit of a good shopping neighbourhood, and whatever advantages may accrue from a ‘close proximity to rail, ’bus, and tram.’

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There is a quiet little turning out of the Camden Road, where the whim of an architect has planted some hybrid arrangements in brick and woodwork which it would puzzle the unskilled in architectural nomenclature properly to describe.