used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
a line of approach
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
BEZELnoun
a sloping edge on a cutting tool
From this reading BEZEL.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
cannot
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From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
one or the other of two
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
Fitzjohn's
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From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
Hilliston
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From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
a narrow way or road
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading ONE cannot always judge by appearances either as regards human beings or houses.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
trendingverbUS /ˈtrendɪŋ/
-ing form of “trend” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
two-story
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From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hilliston was one excellent illustration of this rule; Clarence Cottage was another.
well-cultivated
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From this reading It was in a narrow and crooked lane trending downward to the right, at the summit of Fitzjohn's Avenue; an unpretentious two-story building, divided from the public thoroughfare by a well-cultivated garden.
