adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
adjoined
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From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
Ah
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From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
BAILLIE'S
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From this reading --JOANNA BAILLIE'S FAMILY LEGEND.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
brickworknoun
masonry done with bricks and mortar
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
creepers
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From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
Exmoornoun
horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading --JOANNA BAILLIE'S FAMILY LEGEND.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
Hugh
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From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
JOANNA
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From this reading --JOANNA BAILLIE'S FAMILY LEGEND.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading --JOANNA BAILLIE'S FAMILY LEGEND.
Lidcote
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From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
octagonaladjectiveUS /ɑːkˈtæɡənəl/
of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
Robsart
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From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The old mansion was a low, venerable building, occupying a considerable space of ground, which was surrounded by a deep moat.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The approach and drawbridge were defended by an octagonal tower, of ancient brickwork, but so clothed with ivy and other creepers that it was difficult to discover of what materials it was constructed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ancient seat of Lidcote Hall was situated near the village of the same name, and adjoined the wild and extensive forest of Exmoor, plentifully stocked with game, in which some ancient rights belonging to the Robsart family entitled Sir Hugh to pursue his favourite amusement of the chase.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah me! the flower and blossom of your house, The wind hath blown away to other towers.
