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From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
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From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
at or in or to any place
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
for the reason that
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
else
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From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
FlournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
set up or found
From this reading And so I found it without much questioning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so I found it without much questioning.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And so I found it without much questioning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
by chance
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading And so I found it without much questioning.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
SynagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
To-day
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From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The messenger told me I could not possibly miss the house, because the steps leading up to the old man's rooms were built on the outside; and this is in peculiar contrast to the modern architecture prevailing in the city.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In fact, I do not know whether another house so curiously constructed is to be seen anywhere else in the place.
which person or people
From this reading To-day I was called to attend an old man who lives at the Flour Market, almost opposite the "New" Synagogue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And so I found it without much questioning.
