used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
Clopton
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From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
divisible by two
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
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 one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
gallant-looking
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From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE GARDEN.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
Hugh
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From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
in motion
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
on one occasion
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
term of address for a man
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The good Sir Hugh had suddenly returned to his home from the Low Countries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was one bright morning, a few days after the events we have recorded that a gay and gallant-looking party rode into the grounds of Clopton and approached the Hall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mansion, which had for some time remained shut up, now appeared to be resuming something of its former state.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its latticed windows were once more open, whilst servants were to be seen moving about the offices and gardens, and even the bark and bay of dogs were heard in the kennel.
