used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
(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 Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
divisible by two
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a state of high honor
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
MOWBRAY
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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
oak-sheltered
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From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
overarched
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From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
overshotadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərʃɑːt/
having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these is an overshot mill, the sparkling fall of which is accurately and most nobly overarched by a pair of oaks which have long been the glory of the parish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The beauties of an English village have been so often dwelt upon, so often described, that I dare not linger long upon the sketch of Wrexhill, which must of necessity precede my introduction of its vicar.
which person or people
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its peculiar style of scenery, half garden, half forest in aspect, is familiar to all who are acquainted with the New Forest, although it has features entirely its own.
WREXHILL
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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF WREXHILL.--THE MOWBRAY FAMILY.--A BIRTHDAY.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet not even England can show many points of greater beauty than this oak-sheltered spot can display.
