Chapter I

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

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

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

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

at another time

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

an architectural product or work

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

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

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

changeable

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading IN DEADLY PERIL.

with delight

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

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

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

at a previous time

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

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 The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

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

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

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

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

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

From this reading IN DEADLY PERIL.

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

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

owed as a debt

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading IN DEADLY PERIL.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

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

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

with low volume

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

not in physical motion

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

confined on all sides

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

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

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

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

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

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

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

in the direction of

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

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

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

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

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

at the time that

From this reading The ruins of the first priory--formerly the residence of a community of monks--still exist; and, owing to the care of their owners, are almost in as good condition as when the demesne was bestowed upon a certain Ralph de Heriton by Henry VIII.

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

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

which person or people

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who have visited this capricious stream will remember Heriton Priory, one of the fairest and finest estates through which it wanders.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Who that knows Northumberland has not roamed delightedly beside the lovely Coquet, that tricksome little river which sometimes murmurs softly along its rocky bed, and anon--swollen and turbid--fiercely dashes against its steep banks, rushing on toward the ocean with a force and rapidity that carries everything before it.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Surrounded on three sides by hills which protect it from the keen winds, then sloping gently toward the river, the grounds are worthy the house, which is a fine specimen of the Tudor style of architecture.