used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
in the past
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
subject to appointment
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
Dorsetshire
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From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
how
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From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading SCROOPE MANOR.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
not any; not one
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
perquisitesnounUS /ˈpɜːrkwəzɪts/
plural of “perquisite” — an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
SCROOPE
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From this reading SCROOPE MANOR.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
sight-seers
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From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
required or under orders
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
a special situation
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not known to sight-seers, as are so many of the residences of our nobility and country gentlemen.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was an Elizabethan structure of some pretensions, but of no fame.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No days in the week were appointed for visiting its glories, nor was the housekeeper supposed to have a good thing in perquisites from showing it.
a late time of life
From this reading Some years ago, it matters not how many, the old Earl of Scroope lived at Scroope Manor in Dorsetshire.
