used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
in or to or toward a former location
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borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
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extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
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From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Eugene Hungerford’s extensive operations kept business good in the place; his enterprise was appreciated, and he was regarded with a respect bordering upon reverence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One model house at the Port and two at the Mills were in process of erection.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city architect in due time completed his plans for the mansion at Pine Hill, and the building was commenced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The improvements upon the grounds were continued with unabated vigor.
