used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
Bess
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From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
Childerbridge
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From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
finely-timbered
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From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
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From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
Midlandshire
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From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
panelled
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From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
an amount of time
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
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 It is large, and presents a most imposing appearance as one approaches it by the carriage drive.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
make square
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The building itself dates back to the reign of Good Queen Bess, and is declared by competent authorities to be an excellent example of the architecture of that period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Childerbridge Manor is certainly one of the finest mansions in the County of Midlandshire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It stands in a finely-timbered park of about two hundred acres, which rises behind the house to a considerable elevation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The interior is picturesque in the extreme; the hall is large and square, panelled with oak, and having a massive staircase of the same wood leading from it to a music gallery above.
