acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Five farms altogether.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what is the old house called?”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But what is the old house called?”
Cloke
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From this reading “I like Mrs. Cloke.
Don't
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From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
being one more than seven
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Rocketts is one of 'em.”
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Five farms altogether.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five farms altogether.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
ten 10s
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rocketts is one of 'em.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I like Mrs. Cloke.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rocketts is one of 'em.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
on one occasion
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rocketts is one of 'em.”
coated with paint
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
Pompeiinoun
ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
Rocketts
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From this reading Rocketts is one of 'em.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading George turned once more to look at the view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what is the old house called?”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Eight hundred acres go with the house--the old man told me.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder whether those painted floors in the green room were real oak.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don't you like us exploring things together--better than Pompeii?”
