used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
champaignnounUS /tʃæmˈpeɪn/
extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
the organ of sight
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
hedgerows
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From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
immediately past
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
Montacute
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From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
not any; not one
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
the local environment
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
in the direction of
From this reading In the extreme distance, on a clear day, may be discerned the blue hills of the Border, and towards the north the cultivated country ceases, and the dark form of the old forest spreads into the landscape.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The land, especially during the last century, has been effectively cleared, and presents, in general, a champaign view; rich and rural, but far from picturesque.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Montacute Castle_ THE forest of Montacute, in the north of England, is the name given to an extensive district, which in many parts offers no evidence of the propriety of its title.
which person or people
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The traveller, however, who may be tempted to penetrate these sylvan recesses, will find much that is beautiful, and little that is savage.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading Over a wide expanse, the eye ranges on cornfields and rich hedgerows, many a sparkling spire, and many a merry windmill.
