used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
ARISTOCRATnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading JOHN BURRILL, ARISTOCRAT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
BURRILL
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From this reading JOHN BURRILL, ARISTOCRAT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
half the width of an em
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN BURRILL, ARISTOCRAT.
Lamotte
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From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
Mapleton
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From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
naturale
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From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading In the rear stretches a grove, large enough to be termed "the grove" by the people of W----; and dense enough for Robin Hood and his merry men to find comfort in, for Jasper Lamotte has chosen to let it remain _en naturale_, since it first came into his possession.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mapleton stands high on an eminence, which may have arisen expressly to hold, and to exhibit, the splendid edifice erected thereon by Mr. Jasper Lamotte.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is the only hill within sight on that side of the river, and renders Mapleton a most conspicuous as well as most beautiful abiding place.
produce a literary work
From this reading In front of the dwelling and its grounds flows the river, broad and glittering in the sunshine, on this day of which I write.
