Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

an architectural product or work

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

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

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

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From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

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From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

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

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

express in words

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading Your uncle, 'e was used to living 'ere in the Old Wing, and we're under-staffed, if I may say so, your ludship, for--" "It suits me, Watty," returned Hugh.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

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

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Lights showed in one wing, but the center and other wing were dark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE GUNROOM AT CASTLE CHESBY The inimitable Watkins met us at Chesby station with a motor in which we were whirled off through mirky woods and a half-seen park to a low, rambling building of varying architecture set on the summit of a saddle-back hill.

a late time of life

From this reading "It's been some years since the 'ouse has been opened.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm very sorry, your ludship," apologized Watkins, as he assisted us from the car in front of a Tudor archway.