Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

(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 Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

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

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

surprising greatly

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

a wide scope

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

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

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

not close together in time

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

something you have to do

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

not in physical motion

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

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

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

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

From this reading THORSTON.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IT is astonishing how closely one village resembles another in appearance.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

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

From this reading Thorston was of the same class, but, in its own opinion, had more pretentions to grandeur than its neighbors.

in or at the place that

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The square-towered church, the one winding street, the low-roofed inn, and red-tiled cottages, isolated by narrow alleys; corn lands and comfortable farms around, and still further the mansions, more or less stately, of the county families.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Go where you will in the southern countries, all the villages are so constituted; one description serves for all, though on occasions the expanse of the Channel introduces a new feature into the landscape.