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 In fact, the place was a regular menagerie.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

(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 From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a line of approach

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

rid of obstructions

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

take in solid food

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, the place was a regular menagerie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

From this reading Lord Nosh stood upon the hearthrug of the library.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

set down according to a plan

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Lord Nosh stood upon the hearthrug of the library.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Nosh stood upon the hearthrug of the library.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a collection of live animals for study or display

From this reading In fact, the place was a regular menagerie.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

(Yiddish) a snack or light meal

From this reading Lord Nosh stood upon the hearthrug of the library.

a brief written record

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In fact, the place was a regular menagerie.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading In fact, the place was a regular menagerie.

(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lord Nosh stood upon the hearthrug of the library.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading From the house downwards through the park stretched a beautiful broad avenue laid out by Henry VII.

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

From this reading About the grand old mansion the air was loud with the chirping of thrushes, the cawing of partridges and the clear sweet note of the rook, while deer, antelope and other quadrupeds strutted about the lawn so tame as to eat off the sun-dial.

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

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

during the time that

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading From the house in all directions stretched magnificent woodland and park with oaks and elms of immemorial antiquity, while nearer the house stood raspberry bushes and geranium plants which had been set out by the Crusaders.