used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
Aspley
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From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading BREAKFAST ON THE GALLERY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
GALLERYnounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading BREAKFAST ON THE GALLERY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
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From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
Marshall'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
Morey
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From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BREAKFAST ON THE GALLERY.
on one occasion
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
required or under orders
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
confined on all sides
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first it was not known that Colonel Marshall was financially involved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKFAST ON THE GALLERY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading But his debts almost consumed his supposed enormous and valuable tobacco plantation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aspley Place, once the center of a large estate and the scene of much hospitality in Colonel Aspley Marshall’s lifetime, was now surrounded by a farm of less than two hundred acres.
a late time of life
From this reading Mortimer, or “Morey” as he was always called, and his mother, had been left dependent upon the estate at Colonel Marshall’s death three years before.
