used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
(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 Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
move towards
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
bobbed
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From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
Cray
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From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
curtseys
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From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
doffed
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From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
an opposing military force
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
everybody's
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From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
a social unit living together
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
Holm
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From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
neighbourlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
and nothing more
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
a human being
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
very small
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
(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 He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, there was only one by right of ancient ownership and long family residence, and that was Mr. Spencer, of Cray Holm, who united in his own person the patronage of the living and the possession of all the broad acres which were included in Little Cray.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had large estates elsewhere, in addition, was lord of the manor and everybody's landlord within a wide circle, but withal the kindest and most unassuming of men.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
an affirmative
From this reading YES, there were two of them; though in a tiny village there ought only to be one squire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had a neighbourly greeting for young and old, the poor as well as the rich.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He patted the heads of the youngsters who doffed caps or bobbed little curtseys at his approach, and had not an enemy in the world.
