used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
how long something has existed
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
BANKINGnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
a small house with a single story
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
an act that fails
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
a man of refinement
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
Hiram
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From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
mowernounUS /ˈmoʊər/
garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
by chance
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
proportionedverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Hiram, I never saw the lawn look better."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
get rid of
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
the topmost one of two
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
venerable-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
(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 The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading HOME BANKING--A FAILURE In the upper suburb of Montreal, Canada, stood an unassuming cottage, in the midst of a spacious and well-kept lawn and garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
in or at the place that
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words were spoken by a venerable-looking old gentleman with cheery voice, as he came around the corner of the garden, smoking a cigar.
a late time of life
From this reading The speaker was a large and well proportioned man of perhaps fifty-five years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man was seen carrying a rake on his shoulder and with the other hand drawing a lawn mower toward a shed in one corner of the lot, where he was to deposit them for the night.
