used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
beguilingadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
Boteler
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From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
CarvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
court-yards
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From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
fealtynounUS /ˈfiːəlti/
the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
habitations
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From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
the act of retaining something
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
ten 10s
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
used to form the superlative
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
one of four equal parts
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
quarterings
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From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
seventy-fouradjective
being four more than seventy
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This apartment, which corresponded in magnificence and beauty with the outward appearance of the noble pile, was of an oblong shape.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
not in physical motion
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
Sudley
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From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Carved representations of battles adorned the lofty oaken ceiling, and suspended were banners and quarterings of the Sudley and De Boteler families.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
Winchcombe
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From this reading About a quarter of a mile south of Winchcombe, on the summit of a gentle elevation, are still the remains of a castle, which, as Fuller says, "was of subjects' castles the most handsome habitation, and of subjects' habitations the strongest castle."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The court-yards were thronged with the retainers of the Baron, beguiling the hour until the ceremony called them into the hall.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the month of August, in the year thirteen hundred and seventy-four, this distinguished place, called Sudley Castle, presented an interesting scene--the then owner, in consequence of his father's death, holding his first court for receiving the homage and fealty of his vassals.
