used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
in the past
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
a man of refinement
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
handsomer
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From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
internallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəli/
on or from the inside
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
and nothing more
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
in like or similar manner
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
social deportment
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
an amount of time
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
a human being
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
not often
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
a male human offspring
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
STAMFORD
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From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HISTORY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSES IN STAMFORD STREET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
in the direction of
From this reading But it was not only on account of his prepossessing person, elegant manners, and great talents, that he was a general favourite: it was likewise in consequence of his admirable behaviour towards his father.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The corner dwelling was inhabited by an old gentleman and his son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
which person or people
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty-five years ago there were not three nicer looking houses in Stamford Street than those which are now so dilapidated and so wretched in appearance both outside and internally.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Their name was Mitchell; and a handsomer youth than Leonard, who at that period had just completed his twentieth year, was seldom to be met with.
