used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
Elphines
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From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
manor-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
not one, and not any
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT.
scullerynoun
a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
TraditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Subsequently it had been used as kitchen, scullery, laundry, and servants’ hall and lodging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
at the time that
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A rude dwelling, built by whom or when, None of the ancient mountain people knew.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Red Wing was a misnomer, since it was not really a wing, but a separate building, on the northeast corner of the manor-house and much older than the old hall.
a late time of life
From this reading Tradition said that it had been erected by the Elphines immediately after their arrival at the Wilderness, and had been their dwelling for some years before the more imposing edifice had been raised.
