AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
Brazenface
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From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
CALLSnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
catholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
denotingverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
GREENnounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
LICENSEDadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
look-out
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From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
SELLverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
VERDANTadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading VERDANT GREEN CALLS ON A GENTLEMAN WHO "IS LICENSED TO SELL."
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading VERDANT GREEN found himself in a room that had a pleasant look-out over the gardens of Brazenface, from which a noble chestnut tree brought its pyramids of bloom close up to the very windows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls of the room were decorated with engravings in gilt frames, their variety of subject denoting the catholic taste of their proprietor.
