Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

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

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

being joined in close association

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

first in order of birth

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

at a previous time

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

set up or found

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

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

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

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

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

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

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

not any; not one

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

legally valid

From this reading The eldest, Lady Mary Ann, became, on the death of her father, the rightful heir to the Castle de Werve and the estates attached to it.

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 To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

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From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

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From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

a male human offspring

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

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From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

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

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

express a supposition

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

confined on all sides

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

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

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

the act of testing something

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

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From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

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

From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.

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From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

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

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading With regard to the Castle de Werve, I have found out that it is situated on the borders of Gelderland and Overyssel, and is surrounded by extensive woods, moors, and arable land.

but in spite of that

From this reading To its possession is attached the title of Baron, with seignorial rights--rights which in our time are little more than nominal, yet to which old Aunt Sophia seems to have attached immense value.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Her father, old Baron Roselaer van de Werve, had no son (a great trial for him, as you may suppose), but three daughters, of whom Aunt Sophia was the second, and my mother's mother the youngest.

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From this reading It is at present occupied by General von Zwenken, and formerly was in the possession of Aunt Sophia's parents.