used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
(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 All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
Bright's
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From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
a female human offspring
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
command with authority
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
Edmund
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From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
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 In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
at any time
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
apart from; not including
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
favoured
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From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
Grosse
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From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
a social unit living together
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
of great significance or value
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
Malcot
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From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
and nothing more
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
possessing material wealth
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
the act of searching for something
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
term of address for a man
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The principal living rooms looked north, and the staircase and a minute study were the only spots that ever received any direct rays of the sun.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The mistress of the house was not easily daunted by her surroundings, and she had impressed her cheerful, comfortable, and fairly cultured mind on all the rooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
precisely as stated
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
wind-swept
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From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading All the rooms except this favoured little study had windows opening to the ground, and immediately outside grew the rich mossy turf that indicates a clay soil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In a small wind-swept wood that appeared to be seeking shelter in the hollow under the great massive curve of a green hill, there stood one of those English country houses that must have been planned, built, and finished with the sole object of obtaining coolness and shade.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER" The surprising disposal of Sir David Bright's fortune was to have very important consequences in a quiet household among the Malcot hills, of the existence of which Sir Edmund Grosse and Lady Rose Bright were entirely unaware.
