used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
châlet
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From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
fruit-trees
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From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
of the present time and place
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
a female domestic
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
coated with paint
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading There were orchards stocked with fruit-trees, and gardens bright with flowers.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The house lay low, and the immediate grounds surrounding it were in good condition.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
a Caucasian
From this reading At a short distance from the house was an old châlet which had been built with great taste; it was newly painted, and much care had been bestowed upon a covered pathway which led to it from a side entrance to the House of White Shadows.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID In the meantime the Advocate and his wife strolled through the grounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although it was evident that much labour had been bestowed upon them, there were signs of decay here and there which showed the need of a master mind; but as these traces were only to be met with at some distance from the villa itself, it was clear that they would not interfere with the comfort of the new arrivals.
