Chapter XV

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

an expert or collector of antiquities

From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

an architectural product or work

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

by open declaration

From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

the place where someone was born

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

for the most part

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

a social unit living together

From this reading FAMILY HISTORY.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading FAMILY HISTORY.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

by chance

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

plural of “tenure” — the term during which some position is held

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading He had at one time intended to follow the profession of the law, and had spent his earlier days in a solicitor’s office; it was this early training, possibly, which gave him his taste for family histories and involved land tenures.

not known

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

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

From this reading Mr. Wagnall was an antiquary, avowedly an antiquary.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

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

From this reading A man of means and leisure, he had ample time to devote to his subject, and so well had he devoted it that there was unknown to him little that was strange in family tradition and village history throughout the Eastern Counties, which, as his birthplace and home, were the principal scenes of his research.

which person or people

From this reading He never studied architecture or building to any great extent; churches, Druidical stones, and Roman remains had little charm for him; the land and those who owned it chiefly claimed his attention.