used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
(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 The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
CharminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
EVELYN'S
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From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
a social unit living together
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
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 The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
loveliest
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From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
midlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
situateverbUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪt/
determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
Travers
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From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading They consisted, principally, of hunting, shooting, and fishing in some of the trout streams hard by.
under normal conditions
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
precisely as stated
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Squire, as he was usually termed, with his son, Captain Travers, constantly availed themselves of these facilities for sport; consequently we ladies were left almost entirely on our own resources.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading +HOME SCENES+ EVELYN’S home was comfortable without being luxurious, and well suited to a family of moderate fortune.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Charmingly situate, in the loveliest of England’s midland counties, the house, originally an old monastery, stood in the midst of a richly wooded though not very extensive park.
WoodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The amusements at Woodlands, as is the case more or less all over England, were more suitable to gentlemen than to the fairer sex.
