used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
Alan
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From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
alder-shaded
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From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
BleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
Carsons
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From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
ironmasters
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From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
larchnounUS /lɑːrtʃ/
wood of a larch tree
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
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 NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
Netherdale
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From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
NETHERHALL
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From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house is old and dignified, and belonged to Mrs. Alan Carson.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time the business had not prospered, and Alan was glad to let it go.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
at the time that
From this reading The Carsons were ironmasters, but when Alan married he sold his foundry.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
whinstonenoun
any of various hard colored rocks (especially rocks consisting of chert or basalt)
From this reading NETHERHALL Bleak moors, seamed by dark gullies, enclose Netherdale, and a river, leaping from the peat, breaks on whinstone ledges and plunges into alder-shaded pools.
widensverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Where the valley widens, larch woods roll up the slopes and Netherhall and its oaks occupy a flat round which the water curves.
