Chapter V

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

in the past

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

an architectural product or work

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

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

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

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

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

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

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

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

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

ten 10s

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

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

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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 Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

like or characteristic of a mirror image

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Its builder, John Morrison, had been a faithful reader of Scott, and the architecture of the Lodge had in some manner been an expression of his romantic inclination.

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

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

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

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

not discovered

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

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

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

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

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

in or at the place that

From this reading Frank thought, however, that the feudal Saxon might not have had the long veranda facing the little jewel of a lake, where were mirrored the mountains that hemmed it in.

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

From this reading It was really an immense affair, and there were certain turrets and a tower which carried out the feudal idea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Constance he sat on the comfortable steps, looking through the tall spruces at the water or at mountain peaks that seemed so near the blue that one might step from them into the cloudland of an undiscovered country.

a late time of life

From this reading A BRIEF LECTURE AND SOME INTRODUCTIONS The outside of Spruce Lodge suggested to Frank the Anglo-Saxon castle of five or six hundred years ago, though it was probably better constructed than most of the castles of that early day.