used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
architect'snounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
a period of 100 years
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
extensionsnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃənz/
plural of “extension” — a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
GeorgiannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒən/
a native or resident of the American state of Georgia
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
grandnephewnounUS /ˈɡrændˈnefjuː/
a son of your niece or nephew
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
Hardacre
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From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
Hardacres
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From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
HEDDON
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From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
ten 10s
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
indiscernibleadjective
difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
not one, and not any
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
Palladianadjective
referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
pediments
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From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
rusticationnoun
the condition naturally attaching to life in the country
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading HEDDON COURT had been purchased by a wealthy Hardacre at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was exhibited by his grandnephew, the present occupant, as a gem of Georgian architecture.
(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 As none of the succeeding Hardacres had any money to devote to extensions, the building had remained in its original perfection of formality, and Mr. Hardacre did well to be proud of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Hardacre had but a vague idea what the definition meant, but it sounded very impressive.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a matter of fact, it was a Palladian stone building, with pediments over the windows and severe rustication on the lower courses.
a late time of life
From this reading The grounds had been laid out in the Italian style; but the tastes and fashions of over a hundred years had caused the classic architect's design to be practically indiscernible.
