adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
deterioratingverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
drawing-room
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From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
DRESSESnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
man-servant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
nakednessnoun
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
saleableadjectiveUS /ˈseɪləbəl/
capable of being sold; fit for sale
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading A man-servant, in a shabby livery, opened the drawing-room door for her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One need not possess particular keenness of sight to observe this, and she had chanced to see old houses in like condition in other countries than England.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
uncared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
Vanderpoel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was not a picturesque servitor of fallen fortunes, but an awkward person who was not accustomed to his duties.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was in a fine old house, stripped of most of its saleable belongings, uncared for, deteriorating year by year, gradually going to ruin.
YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES As she went down the staircase later, on her way to dinner, Miss Vanderpoel saw on all sides signs of the extent of the nakedness of the land.
