used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF A HUSBAND.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
deterioratedverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF A HUSBAND.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF A HUSBAND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
and nothing more
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
puerileadjectiveUS /pjuːˈriːl/
of or characteristic of a child
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF A HUSBAND.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
Segel
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From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF A HUSBAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His puerile fancy had ruined him, and he was reduced to living in a garret.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
which person or people
From this reading The proprietor of this villa was a man who could not live in it on account of the expense he had incurred in building it.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short distance from the mansion of Segel, separated only by their gardens, was a pretty little stone villa covered with ivy and other climbing vines.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The low windows opened on a veranda, and sculptured ornaments of wood and stone gave it an attractive appearance, although it was a little deteriorated by the dampness, and there was about it a general air of neglect.
