Chapter V

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

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

raised above the ground

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

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From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

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From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

shining intensely

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

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

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

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

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

the state of being ornamented

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

a strong liking

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

wade or dabble in a puddle

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

move upward

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

make square

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

the environmental condition

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On three sides, level with the ground floor, extended broad greystone terraces, with shallow steps leading downward to smooth lawns.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

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 Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

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

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.

at the time that

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

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

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The square, lofty house, with its freestone ornamentation, its many windows and gigantic porch, stood on a slight rise, a position which enhanced its noble proportions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ugly it probably was when erected, but time had mellowed its glaring walls of red brick, and nature had draped them with hangings of dark green ivy.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading Situated in a woody and elevated part of Essex--that county presumed to be a fog-tormented puddle--the quaint Georgian house was ideal in itself, and in the repose and charm of its surroundings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Firmingham was the smallest of the Duke of Pentland's country seats, and so cosy, that he invariably held his Christmas revels there, in preference to dispensing Yule-tide hospitality in more splendid mansions.