Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

(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 There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

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

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

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

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

rid of obstructions

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE TEN OF DIAMONDS.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

the act of departing

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

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From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

an outlying farm

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

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

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

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

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

ten 10s

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

plural of “hunk” — a well-built sexually attractive man

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

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

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEN OF DIAMONDS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

and nothing more

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

affected with palsy or uncontrollable tremor

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

express in speech

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE TEN OF DIAMONDS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

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

From this reading THE TEN OF DIAMONDS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And these trees!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

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

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

a just detectable amount

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At length I reached the Moated Grange, on a visit to my friend Graeme.

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

From this reading But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

(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 But since I am to speak a good deal of this place, I may as well explain that it was misnamed.

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

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.

a late time of life

From this reading There was no moat, nor had there been for a hundred years; but round the old pile--hoary, and shrivelled, and palsied enough, in all conscience, for delighting the mole-eye of any antiquarian hunks--- there was a visible trace of the old ditch in a hollow covered with green sward going all round the house, which hollow was the only place clear of trees.