used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
Bosbury
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From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
set up or found
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
Frome
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From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
gibbets
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From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
Hilary
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From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
Hopton
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From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
held up in the air
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
moatedadjective
protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
and nothing more
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
speciousadjectiveUS /ˈspiːʃəs/
plausible but false
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “One to destroy is murder by the law, And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
War'snounUS /wɔːrz/
possessive form of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading To murder thousands takes a specious name, War’s glorious art, and gives immortal fame.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was about two miles from Bosbury, one of those fine old moated residences often found in the counties bordering on Wales, strongly built and almost like small fortresses.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hilary found great pleasure throughout the next few months in her friendship with Frances Hopton, and her sympathies gradually widened, not only from constant intercourse with her uncle, but from her frequent visits to Canon Frome Manor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading --Young.
