adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
GaragenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
taxicabsnounUS /ˈtæksikæbz/
plural of “taxicab” — a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The building had been modernized to the extent of one single decoration on the street front, an electric sign: “Garage.”
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The setting was a bleak and musty cellar, beneath an old stable of dingy, brick construction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two taxicabs of the usual appearance occupied the space next to this, while a handsome machine faced them on the opposite side of the room.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Near the wide swinging doors of oak, stood a big, black limousine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the floor, level with the sidewalk, stood half a dozen automobiles of varied manufacture and age.
