used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
(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 In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
cause to be bored
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
flower-covered
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From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
Genevieve
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From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
an established custom
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
Maida
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From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
and nothing more
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, the south piazza was equally attractive, but it was galling to be compelled to avoid any part of his own domain.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An especial one was the flower-covered arbor that had so charmed Genevieve and another was the broad and beautiful north veranda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
Wheeler'snounUS /ˈwiːlərz/
possessive form of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In fact, he and his wife bore the cross better than did Maida.
a late time of life
From this reading However, the passing years had made the conditions a matter of habit and it was only occasionally that Wheeler’s annoyance was poignant.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the portions of the house and grounds that were used by Wheeler included the most attractive spots, yet there were many forbidden places that were a real temptation to him.
