used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
how long something has existed
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
a line of approach
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
CanfieldnounUS /ˈkænfiːld/
a form of solitaire that involves gambling
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
Canfields
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From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
countryfolknounUS /ˈkʌntrifoʊk/
people living in the same country; compatriots
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
a social unit living together
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
GALAnounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
GREENTREE
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From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
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 A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading John Canfield was justly proud of his venerable house and beautiful grounds.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The entrance gates and pretty thatched lodge stood midway between the Vicarage and the village green.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GALA DAY AT GREENTREE GREENTREE HALL, the residence of Squire Canfield, as the countryfolk called him, was situated not more than a quarter of a mile from "Gay Bowers," measuring the distance as the crow flies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A fine avenue of elms led up to the Hall, which had been the home of Canfields for many generations.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The present owner of the property, a man verging on old age, was a worthy descendant of the good old family.
