23
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From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
a-laughing
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From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
CleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
entrance-hall
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From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
inviting-looking
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From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
others
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From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not in all Paris a house better kept or more inviting-looking than No. 23 in Grange Street.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
varnishedadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading The neighbors might use the brass plate on the door as a mirror to shave in; the stone floor is polished till it shines; and the woodwork of the staircase is varnished to perfection.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In the entrance-hall a number of notices, written in the peculiar style which owners of houses affect, request the tenants to respect the property of others, without regard to the high price they pay for their share.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As soon as you enter, you are struck by a minute, extreme neatness, which reminds you of Holland, and almost sets you a-laughing.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Clean your feet, if you please,” they say to all who come in or go out.
