adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
companion's
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From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
door-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
poverty-strickenadjective
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading As I lifted my hand to the bell, my little companion's dread of a beating revived in full force.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
squalidadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːləd/
morally degraded
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading I rang the door-bell, feeling persuaded beforehand that my inquiries would lead to no useful result.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first impression which the place produced on _my_ mind suggested, on the contrary, that the boy's answers to my questions had led me astray.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was simply impossible to associate Mrs. Van Brandt (as _I_ remembered her) with the spectacle of such squalid poverty as I now beheld.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE poverty-stricken aspect of the street when we entered it, the dirty and dilapidated condition of the house when we drew up at the door, would have warned most men, in my position, to prepare themselves for a distressing discovery when they were admitted to the interior of the dwelling.
