Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

in actual fact

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

(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 is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

with regard to architecture

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

capable of being imagined

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

carefully weighed

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the specified day of the month

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

give a description of

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

true confidential information

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

without deviation

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

a social unit living together

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

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

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

any distinguished personage during the reign of James I

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

most important element

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

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From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

in a northern direction

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

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

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

and nothing more

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

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From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

for the most part

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

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

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

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

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

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

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

plural of “tuesday” — the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

not necessary

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is unnecessary, therefore, to describe it very closely.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

at the time that

From this reading (I) Merefield Court, as every tourist knows may be viewed from ten to five on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the family are not in residence, and on Tuesdays only, from two to four, when they are.

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

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is of every conceivable date (the housekeeper will supply details) from the British mound on which the keep stands, to the Georgian smoking-room built by the grandfather of the present earl; but the main body of the house, with which we are principally concerned--the long gray pile facing south down to the lake, and northwards into the court--is Jacobean down to the smallest detail, and extremely good at that.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is built, architecturally considered, in the form of an irregular triangular court--quite unique--with the old barbican at the lower end; the chapel wing directly opposite; the ruins of the old castle on the left, keep and all, and the new house that is actually lived in on the right.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading It stands very nearly on the top of a hill, protected by woods from the north winds of Yorkshire; and its towers and pinnacles can be seen from ten miles away down the valley.