additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
disadvised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
expendverbUS /ɪkˈspend/
use up, consume fully
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
REDSTONE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
Sunnyside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had an architect look the house over and prepare plans for an extensive addition.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "REDSTONE" "Sunnyside" had become too small for us.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I could not but admit the force of his argument that it was foolish, regarded from an investment point of view, to expend on the place the amount I contemplated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was done, though he strongly disadvised it.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our life had been so happy there we could not bear to think of leaving it.
