used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was called Rose Garden Court.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was called Rose Garden Court.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
cul-de-sac
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From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
evil-smelling
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From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was called Rose Garden Court.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
humouristnoun
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
on one occasion
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
pubnounUS /pʌb/
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was called Rose Garden Court.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
required or under orders
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The entrance to the court was through an archway, over which, on the Light Street side, was the name of the court.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading At the right hand of this tunnel stood the “Rose and Crown,” locally known as the “pub,” and the door of the jug and bottle department opened into the passage, which was convenient for the inhabitants of the court.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In almost any other country than England the name by which the evil-smelling cul-de-sac off Light Street was known might be supposed to have been given it by some cynical humourist.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As there is a reason for almost everything in this world, the chances are that once upon a time a garden stood there, and that roses probably bloomed in it.
