used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
anew
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
aroused or activated
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
CHESLEY
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From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
gazesnounUS /ˈɡeɪzəz/
plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
a social unit living together
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
ROSAMOND
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From this reading CHESLEY MANOR--MARRIAGE OF LADY ROSAMOND.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
not in physical motion
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The style adapted to the above named structure was more strictly domestic than defensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are again introduced to Lady Rosamond, now reinstated in the home of her childhood.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The quaint old structure was an exact specimen of an English manor house in the early part of the seventeenth century, having been designed by an architect of the royal household in the reign of James the First, whence it still continued in the possession of its illustrious descendants.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A sense of gratitude is awakened within her as she fondly gazes upon the old familiar scenes surrounding Chesley Manor.
