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From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Betty asked of Mrs. Pitt.
Austen'snounUS /ˈɔːstɪnz/
possessive form of “austen” — English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
Betty
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From this reading Betty asked of Mrs. Pitt.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
being joined in close association
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
Deanerynoun
the official residence of a dean
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
Jane
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From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
and nothing more
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Betty asked of Mrs. Pitt.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
on one occasion
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading Betty asked of Mrs. Pitt.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
express in words
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
an educational institution
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
precisely as stated
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
vine-covered
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From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
in or at the place that
From this reading The environs of the cathedral are very pretty, and one of the most picturesque features is the old Deanery, where Charles II once lodged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just outside the cathedral close is the modest little house which was Jane Austen's home.
William
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From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
Wolvesley
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From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
Wykehamnoun
English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)
From this reading Winchester School was visited,--a very famous old institution which is connected with New College, Oxford, and was built by William of Wykeham in 1396,--and the vine-covered ruins of old Wolvesley Castle, which stand on the outskirts of the town, and near the river.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't you say that this was where King Alfred had them write the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'?"
