used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
for the reason that
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
without deviation
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
of the present time and place
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
Jeffries
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From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
held dear
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
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 handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
not one, and not any
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
OccupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
PalisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
purplishadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrplɪʃ/
of a color intermediate between red and blue
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Directly opposite, across the river, busy with steam and sailing craft, smiled the green slopes of New Jersey; in the purplish north frowned the jagged cliffs of the precipitous Palisades.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Occupying a large plot on slightly elevated ground, the house commanded a fine view of the broad Hudson.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The handsome town house of Howard Jeffries, the well-known banker, on Riverside Drive, was one of the most striking among the many imposing millionaire homes that line the city's splendid water front.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Houses there were in the immediate proximity which were more showy and had cost more money, but none as completely satisfying from the art lover's standpoint.
which person or people
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was the home of a man who studied and loved the beautiful for its own sake and not because he wanted to astonish people with what miracles his money could work.
