used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
being one more than seven
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
embattledadjectiveUS /emˈbætəld/
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
IonicadjectiveUS /ˌaɪˈɑːnɪk/
containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MOTHER'S ROOM.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MOTHER'S ROOM.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a fine example of the old style of southern architecture.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER'S ROOM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The spacious roof, embattled, but unbroken by gable or tower, was supported in front by eight massive columns that were intended to be Ionic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house before which Morgan stood overlooked the city two miles away and was the center of a vast estate now run to weeds.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The space between them and the house constituted the veranda, and opening from the center of the house upon this was a great doorway, flanked by windows.
