Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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From this reading "LORD BETTERSON'S."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

the lower side of anything

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

in a disrespectful and mocking manner

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

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

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "LORD BETTERSON'S."

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

most important element

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

possessing sweep

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

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

From this reading On a sort of headland jutting out from the high timber region into the low prairie of the river bottom, stood a house, known far and near as "Lord Betterson's," or, as it was sometimes derisively called, "Lord Betterson's Castle," the house being about as much a castle as the owner was a lord.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

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

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

during the time that

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The main road of the settlement ran between it and the woods; while on the side of the river the land swept down in a lovely slope to the valley, which flowed away in a wider and more magnificent stream of living green.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The trouble was, that the house had been projected on somewhat too grand a scale for the time and country and, what was worse, for the owner's resources.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was really a fine site, shaded by five or six young oaks left standing in the spacious door-yard.