used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
Agatha
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From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
Agatha's
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From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
(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 The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
any thing at all
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
one or the other of two
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
hydrangeas
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From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
modishadjective
in the current fashion or style
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
make a painting
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She marveled that anything so fresh and modish as the house before her could have come into being in the old town.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
for a short time
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
spotlesslyadverb
in a spotless manner
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
Stoddard
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From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
STODDARD'S
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From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
SUSAN
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From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Little Simon had informed Agatha, during their short drive, that Deacon Stoddard had achieved this "residence" shortly before his death; and his tone implied that it was the pride of the town, its real treasure.
tubsnounUS /tʌbz/
plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even to Agatha's absorbed and preoccupied mind it presented a striking contrast to the old red house, which had received her so graciously into its spacious comfort.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading SUSAN STODDARD'S PRAYER There was a wide porch, spotlessly scrubbed, along the front of the house, and two hydrangeas blooming gorgeously in tubs, one on either side of the walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house looked new and modern, shiny with paint and furnished with all the conveniences offered by the relentless progress of our day.
