Chapter III

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

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

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

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

increase twofold

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

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

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the most picturesque room in the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It was the most picturesque room in the house.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

any competition

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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

From this reading It was the most picturesque room in the house.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

a male human offspring

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was, indeed, a kind of double room, one end of it being smaller than the other, and contracted by two pillars which stood out at a little distance from the walls, and looked almost like a doorway to the larger end, which was the Doctor’s especial domain.

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

From this reading The Rectory at Fanshawe Regis was a very good house.

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

From this reading Dr Mitford and his son were both in the library on the morning of Kate’s descent.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.

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

From this reading Indeed it was the old manor-house of the Fanshawes, which had been thus appropriated at the time when the great castle was built, which had eventually ruined the race.