used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
a cherished desire
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
BONUSnounUS /ˈboʊnəs/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
approval
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
DuchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
enlargingverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
incloseverb
surround completely
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
Lyddon
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From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
Newtake
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From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
newtakes
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From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
reclaimingverbUS /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reclaim” — claim back
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
the season of growth
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
carry out
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
Venville
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From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
precisely as stated
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Already his ambition extended beyond the present limits of his domain; already he contemplated the possibility of reclaiming some of the outlying waste and enlarging his borders.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If the Duchy might spread greedy fingers and inclose "newtakes," why not the Venville tenants?
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Of beasts he purchased wisely, being guided in that matter by Mr. Lyddon; but for the rest he was content to take his own advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked like a giant, appropriated some of that credit belonging to fine weather, and viewed the future with very considerable tranquillity.
ZEALnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading THE ZEAL OF SAM BONUS Under conditions of spring and summer Newtake Farm flattered Will's hopes not a little.
