Chapter XIX

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

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

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

established as genuine

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

protected with battlements or parapets with indentations or embrasures for shooting through

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

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

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

without stop or interruption

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a social unit living together

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

at a previous time

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

overgrown with ivy

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

lower

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

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

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

on one occasion

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

term of address for a man

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

having a supporting base

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

successive (without a break)

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

possessive form of “t” — a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though still of good capacity, the building is much reduced from its original grand proportions; it has, moreover, been shorn of the fair estate which once appertained to its lord, with the exception of a few acres of park-land immediately around the mansion.

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

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

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

under normal conditions

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

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From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

(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 This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

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From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

in or at the place that

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

belonging to which person

From this reading This was formerly the seat of the ancient and knightly Drenghards, or Drenkhards, now extinct in the male line, whose name, according to the local chronicles, was interpreted to mean _Strenuus Miles_, _vel Potator_, though certain members of the family were averse to the latter signification, and a duel was fought by one of them on that account, as is well known.”

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Wolveton, standing in the rich level water-meadows where the rivers Cerne and Frome come to a confluence, is, as the Man of Family narrates in the story of _The Lady Penelope_, in _A Group of Noble Dames_, “an ivied manor-house, flanked by battlemented towers, and more than usually distinguished by the size of its mullioned windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SHERBORNE TO CERNE ABBAS AND WEYMOUTH (_continued_) PAST Nether Cerne and Godmanstone, the road leads, consistently straight and on a down gradient, to Charminster, where, in consonance with the place-name, a minster-like church stands.

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From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It is rich in monuments of the Trenchards—bearing their motto, _Nosce Teipsum_, Know Thyself—of the neighbouring historic mansion of Wolveton, one of whom—a Sir Thomas—built the tower, in or about the year 1500, as duly attested on the building itself, which displays his cypher of two T’s.