used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
(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 The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
dearly loved
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MORAL SUASION FOR MALARIAL MARSHES.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
habitations
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From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
MALARIALadjectiveUS /məˈleriəl/
of or infected by or resembling malaria
From this reading MORAL SUASION FOR MALARIAL MARSHES.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
MARSHESnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading MORAL SUASION FOR MALARIAL MARSHES.
MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading MORAL SUASION FOR MALARIAL MARSHES.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/
in a peaceable manner
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
on the contrary
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
sitesnounUS /saɪts/
plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
SUASIONnounUS /ˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading MORAL SUASION FOR MALARIAL MARSHES.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading Or does it rather indicate the instinctive struggle for supremacy over nature?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
up to a particular time
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Nothing shows the innate perversity of mankind more forcibly than the average character of the sites chosen for human habitations in cities, in villages and in the open country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
but in spite of that
From this reading The 'dear old nurse' is most peaceably inclined toward us, yet we shall never be satisfied till all the valleys are exalted and the hills laid low.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are quite right," the architect wrote, "to fix the plan of your house on the lot before it is made on paper, provided first the lot is a good one.
