used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
(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 With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
Cobhurst
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From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
dearly loved
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
equationnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
start firing a weapon
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
FLEUR'S
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From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
engage in
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
not any; not one
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
PANNEY
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From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
PREPARESverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
Ralph
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From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
REVELSnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
not in physical motion
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although they used to think that it was as charming as could be, they now perceived that the old mansion and all its surroundings had shown strong evidences of that system of management which Mike called ramshackle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To all the happy dwellers therein, the dear old house appeared like one in which good people had always lived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the beauty of the trees, the grass, the flowers, the vines, and all things natural, it possessed the added attractiveness of a certain personal equation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No one said a word against any of the changes that Ralph had made, for in spite of them Cobhurst was still Cobhurst.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading LA FLEUR'S SOUL REVELS, AND MISS PANNEY PREPARES TO MAKE A FIRE Cobhurst never looked more lovely than in the early June of the following year.
