used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
divisible by two
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
at any time
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
INSURANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
most important element
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
MIDDLETONnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading NATHAN MIDDLETON.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
NATHAN
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From this reading NATHAN MIDDLETON.
not any; not one
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
Plympton
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From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Some people might object to turning even a part of their dwellings into a business office, but then it saved rent, and Mr. Middleton was one of the saving kind.
two-story
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From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It appeared to be a place of business as well as a residence, for there was a thin plate on one side of the front door, bearing the name of NATHAN MIDDLETON, INSURANCE AGENT.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE main street, in the town of Plympton, stood a two-story house, with a narrow lawn in front.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It had a stiff, staid look of decorum, as if no children were ever allowed to create disorder within its precincts, or interfere with its settled regularity.
