used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
the act of departing
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
not any; not one
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
and nothing more
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
Radowicz
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From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It had no splendid castle, no extensive forests, no grand and noble park.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFLICT BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
Villica
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From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
Wanda
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From this reading Wanda had lived alone upon the estate since her father's departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was situated only a few miles from L----, in the midst of an open country, and possessed little to distinguish it from the small estates of the neighboring gentry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Radowicz, embracing a tract of land only one tenth as large as Villica, could in no respect compare with that magnificent estate.
