used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
one or the other of two
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
HavelocknounUS /ˈhævlɑːk/
a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
Hon
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From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
inheritornounUS /ˌɪnˈherətər/
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
MANNIS
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From this reading THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
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 The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
confined on all sides
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mannis Manor had passed down from father to son for four successive generations, each inheritor marking his ownership with additions or alterations until the fine old house displays architectural styles of different periods of the past century.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Havelock, the home of Hon. Walter Mannis, is a beautiful village situated in a valley surrounded by lofty hills.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
well-grown
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From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
which person or people
From this reading The place is not a busy one, but the home of many old and wealthy families who reside there during the summer months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets are lined on either side with well-grown shade trees, and the handsome residences are surrounded by spacious grounds tastefully laid out.
