used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
AlbeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
another's
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From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
battlementedadjective
protected with battlements or parapets with indentations or embrasures for shooting through
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
Dalradern
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From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
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 Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
enhancesverbUS /enˈhænsɪz/
third-person singular of “enhance” — increase
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
expatiationnoun
a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
feudalismnounUS /ˈfjuːdəlɪzəm/
the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
frontagenounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
a state of high honor
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
and nothing more
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
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 He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
not any; not one
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
O'Rorke
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From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Albeit Mr. O’Rorke had no partiality for the Saxon, he did not dislike his English tour.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It was towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
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 towards the close of a glorious day, mellow in all the richness of autumn, that he first caught sight of the great massive towers and battlemented walls of Dalradern Castle.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He travelled--and it is a mode which occasionally enhances the enjoyments of travel--at another’s expense; and he indulged in many little luxuries not known to his daily life.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The setting sun had just fallen on the windows, and the vast frontage was illuminated with a golden glory that relieved the stern severity of the heavy masonry, and gave warmth and colour to its cold and stately feudalism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an occasion for much enjoyment in the present, with a prospect of considerable expatiation over in the future.
