used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
Borcel
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From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
Churchill'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪlz/
possessive form of “churchill” — English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
Clissold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
DROWSYadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
and nothing more
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
Penwyn
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From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
Penwyn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
cut with a saw
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
get rid of
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE advent of the Manor House family made life all the more pleasant to Mr. Clissold at Borcel End.
two times
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It imparted variety to his existence, and the homely comfort of the farmhouse was agreeably contrasted by the refinement of Mr. Penwyn’s surroundings.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
which person or people
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dined at Penwyn twice during the week, and as he became more familiar with the interior of Churchill’s home, only saw fresh proofs of its perfect happiness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here were a man and a woman who made the most and the best of wealth and position, and shed an atmosphere of contentment around them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ‘THE DROWSY NIGHT GROWS ON THE WORLD.’
