used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
Andy's
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From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
ArcadianounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
covesnounUS /koʊvz/
plural of “cove” — a small inlet
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
Dan
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From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
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 _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
the act of departing
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
LeClare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
Nole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
the possibility of future success
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
scantlingnoun
an upright in house framing
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Andy’s Dan was little concerned about the building operations going on upon the site of his former abode.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
spearingverbUS /ˈspɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “spear” — pierce with a spear
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
the season of growth
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Nature had spread her mantle of green abroad, and from the islands of the Archipelago nearest the shore LeClare saw each evening, as he strolled along The Front, the shadows of the dense foliage mirrored upon the placid waters of the river.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Then, as the sun sank lower in the west, and in the gathering twilight, as the evening advanced, the boats of the fishermen stole out from their sheltered coves and headed for the spearing grounds away upon the shoals to the southward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He viewed the undertaking from day to day, which for weeks seemed but a shapeless pile of board and scantling; but, as the work progressed, from out the chaos and confusion could be seen the growing outlines of the stately columns and the extending roofs of many gables.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _LeClare to Prospect in Arcadia._ In the early months of Spring, LeClare was busily engaged with the architects and builders at work upon the mansion at The Nole.
