Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

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From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

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From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

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From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

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From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

brought into existence

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

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From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

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From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

ten 10s

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

not any; not one

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

on one occasion

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

above and across; more than

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

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From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

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From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

without delay; in a summary manner

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Built in the sixteenth century by that distinguished prelate, scholar, and courtier Abbot Richard Beere, the house had boasted its chapel, hall, parlour, chambers, storehouses and offices; its fishponds and orchards; and a park in which might be kept some four hundred head of deer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, on the 22nd of April 1707.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His birth-room, a room known as the Harlequin Chamber, looked out over the roof of a building which once was the private chapel of the abbots of Glastonbury; for Sharpham Park possessed no mean history.

flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe

From this reading It was in this fair demesne that the aged, pious, and benevolent Abbot Whiting, Abbot Richard's successor, was seized by the king's commissioners, and summarily hung, drawn, and quartered on the top of the neighbouring Tor Hill.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading YOUTH "I shall always be so great a pedant as to call a man of no learning a man of no education."--_Amelia_.