Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

in the past

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

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

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

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 There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

a person who lives in the dales of northern England

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

promote over another

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

set up or found

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

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

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

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

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

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 Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

not divisible by two

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

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From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

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

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

closely encircling

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

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

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

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

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

up to a particular time

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

under normal conditions

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

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

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

at the time that

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

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

From this reading It was one of the ancient houses, half farm and half stronghold, which may still be found in the north country.

which person or people

From this reading Nobody seemed to know who first built Scarthwaite Hall, though many a dalesman had patched it afterward and pulled portions of it down.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading SCARTHWAITE-IN-THE-FOREST Ida Stirling had spent some time in England when, one autumn evening, she descended the wide oak staircase of Scarthwaite Hall at Scarthwaite-in-the-Forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They were, until a few decades ago, usually in possession of the Statesmen who worked their own land.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading There was no forest in the vicinity, though long ago a certain militant bishop had held by kingly favor the right of venery over the surrounding moors, and now odd wisps of straggling firs wound up the hollows that seamed them here and there.