Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

in actual fact

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

(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 The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

present

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

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

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

divisible by two

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

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

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

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

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

made less severe or intense

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

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From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

disregarded

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

on one occasion

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

a local church community

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

the act of departing politely

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

past form of “reopen” — open again or anew

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

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From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

term of address for a man

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

in the near future

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

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From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

levy a tax on

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

plural of “terrier” — any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

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

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was really a fine old substantial squire’s house, though neglected and consigned to farmers for four generations.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading Clipston was to be repaired and put in order, to be rented by the Merrifields.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

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

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One secret was soon out, even before the cruel parting of Fly and Mysie, which it greatly mitigated.

during the time that

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had great capabilities--a hall up to the roof, wainscoted rooms--at present happy hunting-grounds to boys and terriers--a choked fountain, numerous windows, walled up in the days of the ‘tax on light,’ and never reopened, and, moreover, a big stone barn, with a cross on the gable, and evident traces of having once been a chapel.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The place was actually in Rockstone Parish, and had a hamlet of six or seven houses, for which cottage services were held once a week, but the restoration of the chapel would provide a place for these, and it would become a province for Lady Merrifield’s care, while Sir Jasper was absolutely entreated, both by Lord Rotherwood and the rector of Rockstone, to become the valuable layman of the parish, nor was he at all unwilling thus to bestow his enforced leisure.