Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

later than; following

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

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From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

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From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

a social unit living together

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

capable of reproducing

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT RAID.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

held or filled or in use

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

and nothing more

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

a human being

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT RAID.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

with speed

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT RAID.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

create by training and teaching

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

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From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

precisely as stated

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading FOR some days—I think about ten—after the bishop's visitation everything went on in the usual train.

in or at the place that

From this reading "So we shall get back all that beautiful pasture where the grass grows so early," said Sister Eustachie, the oldest person in the house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On one of these days, the superior received a letter from the bishop, which was speedily communicated to the whole family.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading His greatness wrote that having had our title and charter investigated by the proper authorities, he had discovered that not only was our community fully entitled to all the land and property that it held, but that it had an undoubted right to some hundreds of acres of very fertile meadow land, lying half a mile away, and at present occupied by the Count de Crequi.