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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

possessing life

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

(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 Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

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From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

set up or found

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

in a grand manner

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

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

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

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From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

temporary living quarters

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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 From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

not any; not one

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

plural of “pavilion” — large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

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From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

term of address for a man

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

a male human offspring

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

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

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading The Castle of Tarnawa—Distinguished Guests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Lacqueys and serving-men of all sorts, in all the variety of rich attire, were seen running about in every direction.

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

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

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

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

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

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

which person or people

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most of the noblemen and knights had already assembled to prepare for the tournament, and some of these, with their ladies and daughters, were inmates of the Castle.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The party now climbed the slope, on the summit of which the Castle rose grandly before them; and they were no sooner within its outer defences than they found every corner of it alive.

but in spite of that

From this reading From the Earl of Moray’s particular regard and friendship for Sir Patrick Hepborne the elder, an apartment was immediately assigned to his son; yet those who were favoured with lodgings at Tarnawa were but few in number compared with the many who were to be accommodated in the pavilions erected on the margin of the Mead.