used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
consider or hold as true
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
bravenessnoun
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
Chelsea
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From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
having made preparations
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
divisible by two
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
habituated
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From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet the accusation is singularly unjust.
Kensington
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From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
LondonersnounUS /ˈlʌndənərz/
plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
march in a procession
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
many times at short intervals
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Yet the accusation is singularly unjust.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading AT THE GARDEN GATE Londoners are so habituated to hear London abused as an ugly city that they are disposed too often to accept the accusation humbly.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Yet the accusation is singularly unjust.
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading If much of London is extremely unlovely, much might fairly be called beautiful.
(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 new Chelsea that has arisen on the ashes of the old might well arouse the admiration even of the most exasperated foreigner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are recently created regions in that great tract of the earth's surface known as South Kensington which in their quaintness of architectural form and braveness of red brick can defy the gloom of a civic March or November.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the accusation is singularly unjust.
