used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
(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 Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
door-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
at any time
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
GwynnounUS /ɡwɪn/
Celtic underworld god
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
a single distinct event
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
and nothing more
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
Monkton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
an amount of time
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
carry out
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
Udolpho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I mean, at some future period, to furnish it like Udolpho, and other castles of romance, and to reside there during the howling months.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
vacuitynoun
the absence of matter
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Evening had already begun to close: a delicious indolence thrilled through my limbs, and I felt all that lassitude and vacuity which the want of incident ever creates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner her ladyship went to superintend the unpacking of some beautiful china, which had just arrived from London; and I was left alone on the sofa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The door-way was stopped up with stones, so that I could not take a survey of its interior; but outside it looked desolate enough.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday Lady Gwyn took me, at my particular request, to visit Monkton Castle, an old ruin, within three miles of us; and as it forms part of that property which she holds at present, it is mine to all intents and purposes.
