used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
Abertewey
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From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But so it was to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so it was to be.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
a social unit living together
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
Griffey
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From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
Gwynne
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From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
Howel
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From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
Jenkins
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From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
a brief written record
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
Plas
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From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so it was to be.
a male human offspring
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But so it was to be.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
Vaughan'snounUS /vɔːnz/
possessive form of “vaughan” — United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plas Abertewey was a fine old country seat, that had been in Colonel Vaughan's family for generations.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Gwynne was not the only scion of the good old county gentry who was disgusted at seeing it in the possession of a son of old Griffey Jenkins, the miser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Howel took the place, nominally for a term, but with the avowed intention of purchasing it, or the first place of any note that should be for sale in the county.
