used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
(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 Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
commandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
coveting
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From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
DOVE-COTE
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From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
engage in
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Breakfast has been over at the Dove-cote for an hour or so.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
carry out
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
which person or people
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading THE DOVE-COTE LET us take a peep into Dove-cote Rectory, smiling in the wintry sun, as it lies snugly sheltered from the north winds by a thick plantation, and rejoicing in that most desirable advantage in our climate—a southern aspect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Who could refrain from coveting possession of those cheerful rooms; that fine extensive view; above all, the excellent and commodious stables within reach of three packs of hounds, and situated in the best grass country in England?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is however with the _inside_ of the mansion that we have now to do, and with those gentle beings who constitute a home, without whom a palace is little better than a dungeon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This house is one that would make any sportsman oblivious of the tenth commandment.
