used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
how long something has existed
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
Dorsetshire
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From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
only a very short time before
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
hiding-place
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From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
Lenfield
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From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
Lentfield
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From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
held dear
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
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 Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
SEDGEMOOR
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From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
a male human offspring
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
make square
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
having come into contact
From this reading Lenfield was the home he loved, and this fact touched it, and everything in it and about it, with magical colours.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
nonexistent
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Thomas Crosby, never at any time to be reckoned a wealthy man, had expended much in the cause of the Parliament, and had left his son Gilbert a comparatively poor man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no particular beauty about it; indeed, it had a dreary look, and evidences of economy were not wanting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, the house was spacious and comfortable, with many a hiding-place in it which had been turned to account before now, and, if the furniture had grown shabby and showed its age unmistakably, Gilbert had become so accustomed to it that he hardly noticed its deficiencies.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SEDGEMOOR AND AFTERWARDS Lentfield Manor, on the borders of Dorsetshire, was a square house set against a background of woods, with an expanse of park land in front of it.
