Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

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From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “construction” — the act of constructing something

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

a quad with a square body

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

presently existing

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

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From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

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From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

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From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

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From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

the force of workers available

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

out of fashion

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

get by special effort

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ‘AND TO THE DINNER FASTE THEY HEM SPEDDE.’

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

at the time that

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

which person or people

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. MacCloskie’s suggestions for new hot-houses at Goring Abbey were on so large a scale as to necessitate a good deal of consultation with architect and builder before the new constructions and alterations of existing structures were put in hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The head gardener at South Hill had tried his hardest to secure the whole organisation and direction of the work for himself, and to have large powers in the choice of the men who were to carry it out.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading ‘Architects know a deal about the Parthenon and the Temple of the Winds, and that kind of old-fashioned classical stuff, but there’s not one of ’em knows how to plan a good workable hot-house, or to build a flue that won’t smoke when the wind’s contrary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Ye’ll not need any architect, Mr. Goring, if ye’ll joost let me explain my mind to the builder,’ said this modest Caledonian.