used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
move towards
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
the act of burning something
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
carriage-house
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From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
cleansingadjectiveUS /ˈklenzɪŋ/
cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
go across or through
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
a course of conduct
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
Swinton
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From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
to-night
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From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
someone who visits
From this reading A visitor to-night chose this latter humble manner of approach, for the simple reason that this part of the grounds lay unlighted, and he hoped, therefore, to pass unobserved through the shadows.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A driveway and a spacious walk led to the front of the mansion; from the side street, a narrow path reached to the rear entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The residence of the Reverend John Swinton was on Riverside Drive, although the parish of which he was the rector lay miles away, down in the heart of the East Side.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was thus that he compromised between his own burning desire to aid in the cleansing of the city's slums and the social aspirations of his wife.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The house stood on a corner, within grounds of its own, at the back of which were the stables and the carriage-house.
