used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
(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 During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
Derwentwater
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From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
Dunstanborough
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From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
enamoured
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From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
a long fixed look
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
a message received and understood
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
absolutely essential
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
a person who is being chased
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The enamoured earl, therefore, felt at liberty to devote himself exclusively to the object of his affections.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
in the direction of
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the ride along the coast, Lord Derwentwater had not deemed it necessary to pay especial attention to the prince, since Lord Widdrington was better able than himself to furnish any information his highness might require.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
at the time that
From this reading Attracted by Dunstanborough Castle, they galloped towards the grand old ruin, and after a brief survey of the gateway and towers were hastening back across the plain, when Anna's horse stumbled and fell.
Widdrington
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From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To enjoy greater freedom, the young pair separated themselves from the troop, and pursued their course along the turf that skirted the road--halting, occasionally, to gaze at the sea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It _shall_ belong to your majesty,” said Lord Widdrington.
