Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

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From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

not close together in time

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST MASS.

darkened by clouds

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

past form of “lump” — put together indiscriminately

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading THE LAST MASS.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

and nothing more

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

term of address for a man

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

having a supporting base

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

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

From this reading THE LAST MASS.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

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

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

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

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

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

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

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

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was with a lowering eye that on this Sunday morning he watched from his room over the gateway the unusual stream of people making for the church.

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

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The north wall of the church at Coton End is only four paces from the house, the church standing within the moat.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Isolated as the sacred building, therefore, is from the outer world by the wide-spreading Chase, and close-massed with the homestead, Sir Anthony had some excuse for considering it as much a part of his demesne as the mill or the smithy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In words he would have been willing to admit a distinction; but in thought I fancy he lumped it with the rest of his possessions.