adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
encloses
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From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
laburnums
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
Rowdon
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From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
semicirclenoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
smooth-shavenadjectiveUS /ˌsmuːθˈʃeɪvən/
closely shaved recently
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
spandrels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the spandrels by the side of the house are laburnums and lilacs and laurels.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
unencumberedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnenˈkʌmbərd/
free of encumbrance
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
unrestrictedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/
not subject to or subjected to restriction
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The semicircle encloses a smooth-shaven lawn of which I am vastly proud.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It stands a little way back to allow room for a semicircular drive, at each end of which is a broad gate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My house, as I have already mentioned, is situated at the extreme end of the town on the main road, already called the Rowdon Road, which is an extension of the High Street.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From gate to gate stretch iron railings, planted in a low stone parapet and unencumbered with vegetation, so that the view from road to lawn and from lawn to road is unrestricted.
