Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

in an offensive and hateful manner

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

the right to enter

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

in the past

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

for the reason that

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

at any time

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

apart from; not including

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

the act of departing

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

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 a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

disregarded

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

and nothing more

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

a course of conduct

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

on the contrary

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

cut with a saw

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

express in words

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

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

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

not in physical motion

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

required or under orders

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I say "supposed to be approached" because the gate is invariably kept locked, and access can only be gained to the house through the side gate from the stable-yard.

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

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

a person who changes location

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

the act of using

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.

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

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

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

From this reading The grounds were abominably neglected when I saw them; grass was growing on every path, and as fine a crop of weeds surged up amongst the old autumn flowers as ever I have seen.

at the time that

From this reading It is a very delightful house, only--when I stayed there not long ago--it seemed to me that the doctor did not know how to use it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It stands in its own grounds of two or three acres, on the right-hand side of the road to a traveler going north, separated by a row of pollarded limes from the village street, and approached--or, rather, supposed to be approached--by a Charles II. gate of iron-scroll work.

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

From this reading (I) There lived (and still lives, I believe) in the small Yorkshire village of Tarfield a retired doctor, entirely alone except for his servants, in a large house.