used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE--BLINDS AND BESSIE.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
BESSIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE--BLINDS AND BESSIE.
BLINDSnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE--BLINDS AND BESSIE.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
ETIQUETTEnounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE--BLINDS AND BESSIE.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
a search for knowledge
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
Jill's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
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 "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
absolutely essential
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
PROFESSIONALadjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE--BLINDS AND BESSIE.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next demonstration from the architect was a pencil drawing of the floor plans, submitted for inspection and criticism.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "From many of my clients I should expect the first question would be, 'Will a house built in this shape look well outside?'
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Concerning these he wrote to Jill's entire satisfaction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is not necessary to remind you that at this stage of the proceedings such an inquiry is wholly irrelevant.
