used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something in what he said about the view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Repeatedly he called my attention to the view.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Repeatedly he called my attention to the view.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
cottage-studded
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From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Repeatedly he called my attention to the view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
RepeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Repeatedly he called my attention to the view.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was something in what he said about the view.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in what he said about the view.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in what he said about the view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Repeatedly he called my attention to the view.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
vine-clad
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From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The villa on the top of a mountain commanded a vision of the valley, vine-clad and cottage-studded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was something in what he said about the view.
which person or people
From this reading [Sidenote: _A grim tale of torture, and the blind men who were chained to pillars in an underground cave_] The man tried his best to sell me the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was confident that I would like it.
