Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

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

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

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

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

an architectural product or work

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

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

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

for the reason that

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

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From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

a hip roof having two slopes on each side

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

coated with paint

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

confined on all sides

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

closely encircling

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

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

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was a gloomy-looking house even in midsummer, standing like a grim figure menaced by the tortured limbs of the trees surrounding it, stark and alone.

the capital and principal port of Tunisia

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading The house was not as old as the Ball house and was of an entirely different style of architecture.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

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

From this reading The fields surrounding it were arable and well kept.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.

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

From this reading AT THE LATHAM HOUSE The Latham house stood in the middle of the shallow valley behind Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading Whereas the Ball house was low-roofed and sprawling, squatting like a huge and ugly toad on the gale-swept Head, the house Tunis Latham's grandfather had built was three-story, including the mansard roof, painted a tobacco brown, and it was surrounded by wry-limbed cedars which could grow here because they were sheltered from the gales.