used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
(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 all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
Beaudelays
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From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
brickworknoun
masonry done with bricks and mortar
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
the organ of sight
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
façade
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From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
not any; not one
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
go across or through
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
passing-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
presumesverbUS /prəˈzuːmz/
third-person singular of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading By night the house might pass; the silent bulk imposed on the eye.
not in physical motion
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was about a week after this that two men stood on the neglected lawn, contemplating the long blind front of Beaudelays House.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading By day it required no effort of fancy to see the scaffold still clinging to the brickwork, or to discern that the grand entrance had never opened to guest or neighbor, that everyday life had never gazed through the blank windows of the long façade.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The ancient wing that had welcomed brides, and echoed the laughter of children and given back the sullen notes of the passing-bell did not suffice to redeem the whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all its grandeur the house lacked the dignity of ruin, for ruin presumes a past, and the larger part of the Great House had no past.
