used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
commuternounUS /kəˈmjuːtər/
a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
CourthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
enervatedadjective
lacking energy or vitality
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
flat-faced
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From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
gracefulnessnoun
beautiful carriage
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
roused to anger
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
the force of workers available
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
Septimus
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From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
in or at or to some place
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
not in physical motion
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading They always have good taste; they are perfectly mad about simplicity and gracefulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
three-toned
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From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
under normal conditions
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
VandykenounUS /ˌvænˈdaɪk/
Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
be dressed in
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
which person or people
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Mr. Troy Wilkins, architect, with an office in the Septimus Building, was a commuter.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading They leap with desire to erect charming cottages for the poor, and to win prize contests for the Jackson County Courthouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading But from the number of flat-faced houses and three-toned wooden churches still being erected, it may be deduced that somewhere there are architects who are not enervated by too much good taste.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In novels and plays architects usually are delicate young men who wear silky Vandyke beards, play the piano, and do a good deal with pictures and rugs.
