used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
every person
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
to a considerable degree
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
ScatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
make square
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was a large square building, simple and hospitable in appearance.
accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Old Tip, the dog, knew it as well as everybody else about the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were indisputable evidences that visitors were expected.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wide veranda ran about the four sides, heavily draped by climbing roses and clematis.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading "Welcome her, all things youthful and sweet, Scatter the blossoms under her feet!"
