used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
(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 Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
fennounUS /fen/
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
inroadsnounUS /ˈɪnroʊdz/
plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
lakelets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
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 Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
the force of workers available
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
MEREDITHS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
Radnorshire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
rushyadjective
abounding in rushes
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
confined on all sides
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
uncultivatedadjective
(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
unspoiltadjective
not left to spoil
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here Nature still holds her own, and spreads her pure and simple charms before us.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MEREDITHS There is no part of Wales more rural and unspoilt by the inroads of what is called "civilisation" than some of the secluded valleys lying between the Radnorshire hills.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading In front lay a descending plain of varied beauty, green meadows, winding streams, and placid lakelets; behind it, the wild vales and moor stretched up to the brown and blue hills.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Large tracts of moor and rushy fen are interspersed with craggy hills, rising one behind another in lovely shades of purple and blue; and far from the haunts of men, or at all events of town men, many acres of uncultivated land are still tenanted by the wild mountain pony and the picturesque gipsy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the edge of one of these moors stood a quaint old family mansion, surrounded by extensive grounds and woods.
