used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
in addition
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
PHILANDERverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
Putnam
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From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
possessing material wealth
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
an educational institution
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
having a supporting base
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Hall was built in the form of the letter E, and was three stories high.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
TUBBS
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From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides the school, there were a building fitted up as a gymnasium, and also several barns and carriage houses.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading To the front was the campus and the wagon road and beyond this a slope leading to the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the rear were rich farm lands, cultivated solely for the benefit of the institution.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading WILLIAM PHILANDER TUBBS As my old readers know, Putnam Hall was a handsome structure of brick and stone standing in the center of a large plot of ground, bounded on two sides by cedar woods.
