used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
another's
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From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
move gently or carefully
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
JoysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
the literary culture
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
something that is lost
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
and nothing more
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
coated with paint
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
a purple color or pigment
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
seeketh
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From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
a male human offspring
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _"Love seeketh only Self to please_, _To bind another to its delight_, _Joys in another's loss of ease_, _And builds a hell in heaven's despite_."
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old-fashioned house next door was as badly in need of improvements as the one undergoing alterations.
a Caucasian
From this reading A sign swung before the disheveled building at the corner and on a purple ground one could read the notice, "Robinson & Son, Builders," painted in tall white letters.
WILLIAM
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From this reading --WILLIAM BLAKE The hot, bright street looked almost deserted.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Some broken plaster had been thrown from one of the windows and lay on the dusty sidewalk in a glaring heap.
