used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
(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 It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
Arlingham
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From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
cosey
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From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
greatly pleased
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
Dr
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From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE SQUIRE’S HALL.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
and nothing more
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
Lighton
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From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
mediæval
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From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
mullionedadjective
of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
on the contrary
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
SQUIRE'S
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From this reading THE SQUIRE’S HALL.
confined on all sides
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUIRE’S HALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Squire sat in his library, surrounded by his books and papers; and Dr. Lighton sat opposite to him in earnest conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Manor House of Arlingham was a fine old mediæval house, picturesque both without and within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was built of red sandstone, and its irregular outline, mullioned windows, and an air of peaceful antiquity, delighted all lovers of bygone days and their relics, whilst the interior of the old house was just what would be expected from the appearance it presented from without.
but in spite of that
From this reading The rooms were low, rather dim and dark, irregular in shape, yet delightfully cosey and comfortable.
