used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
BrentsnounUS /brents/
plural of “brent” — small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
Brentwood
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From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
broad-shaded
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From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
Clearfield's
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From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
DISCOURAGEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
gaily-colored
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From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
a young female
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
Gordon
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From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
Louise
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From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
to-night
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From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
tubsnounUS /tʌbz/
plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DISCOURAGED CAPTAIN The Brents lived in a fine, large house two blocks beyond Gordon.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. John Brent was Clearfield’s richest and most influential citizen, and “Brentwood,” as his estate was called, was quite the most luxurious in town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the evening was mild, Louise Brent, hostess for the occasion, assembled her guests on the big screened porch at the side of the house which was much more like a room than a veranda.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading There were gaily-colored rugs on the floor, many comfortable wicker chairs, a table that held a broad-shaded electric lamp, and plants in tubs and boxes.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The house stood back from the street in a full block of land, and to-night, as Dick and his sister Grace, a pretty, dark-haired girl of thirteen, approached it from the gate, lights shone from many windows and it looked most imposing.
