used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
(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 All had gone well in London.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
Arranstoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
Delburg's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They had talked a long time and settled everything.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All had gone well in London.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All had gone well in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
ten 10s
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All had gone well in London.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All had gone well in London.
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 They had talked a long time and settled everything.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
and nothing more
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
opalescencenoun
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They had talked a long time and settled everything.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They had talked a long time and settled everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had talked a long time and settled everything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
TienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had talked a long time and settled everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
(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 All had gone well in London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Parsons had raised no objection, being indeed greatly flattered at the proposed alliance--for who had not heard of the famous border Castle of Arranstoun and envied its possessor?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Tie up the whole of Miss Delburg's money entirely upon herself," Mr. Arranstoun had said--"if it is not already done--then we need not bother about settlements.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading An opalescence of soft light and peace and beauty was over the park of Arranstoun on this June night of its master's wedding, and he walked among the giant trees to the South Lodge gate, only a few hundred yards from the postern, which he reached from his sitting-room.
