used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
confined by bonds
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
criminalitynounUS /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/
the state of being a criminal
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
Ella
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From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
the organ of sight
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
FERNBOROUGH
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From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
field-glass
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From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
lowlandnounUS /ˈloʊlænd/
low level country
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
Merrie
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From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
peacocksnounUS /ˈpiːkɑːks/
plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
express in words
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
strutted
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From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Fernborough begged the Baronet to end their miserable existence, but, to him, innovation was folly and destruction bordered on criminality.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no terrace upon which gaudy peacocks strutted back and forth, but in front of the Hall was a small artificial lake in which some transplanted fish led the lives of prisoners.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
at the time that
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wings had been added as required, and a tower from which, on a clear day, the English Channel could be seen with the naked eye, while a field-glass brought into view the myriad craft, bound east and west, north and south, on the peaceful missions of trade.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading FERNBOROUGH HALL Fernborough Hall,--not a hall in the town of Fernborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but a rambling, old-fashioned brick building in the County of Sussex in “Merrie England;” a stately home set in the middle of hundreds of acres of upland, lowland, and woodland.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “When I am gone, Ella,” he would say, “you may introduce your American ideas, for everything will be yours.