Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

lasting a long time

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

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

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

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

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

let fall to the ground

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

a social unit living together

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

a county in southern England

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

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

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

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

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

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

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

mentally sluggish

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the force of workers available

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

and nothing more

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

above and across; more than

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

the local environment

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

by chance

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

on the contrary

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

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 To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

the topmost one of two

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

the act of using

From this reading An indolent and hazy compromise upon Pellesley Thorpe had drifted into use by perhaps a larger number.

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

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

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

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

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

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

a Caucasian

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.

which person or people

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading These were for the most part the folk of peculiarly facile wits and ready powers of adaptation, like pushing small tradesmen, and the upper servants in county houses.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To the puzzled conservatism of the abiding huge majority nearest to the soil--the round-backed, lumpish men who tie strings round their corduroys under the knee, and the strong, cow-faced women who look at passers-by on the road from the doors of dark little cottages, over radiant patches of blossoming garden--it seemed safest to drop family names altogether, and call it merely the Court.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading BY the autumn of the following year, a certain small proportion of the people inhabiting the district in Hertfordshire which set its clocks by the dial over the stable-tower of Pellesley Court had accustomed themselves to give the place its new name of High Thorpe.

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

From this reading It stood proudly upon what was rather a notable elevation for those flat parts--a massive mansion of simple form, built of a grey stone which seemed at a distance almost white against the deep background of yews and Italian pines behind it.