used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
cause to be bored
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
farmsteadnounUS /ˈfɑːrmsted/
the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
Hankworth
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From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
Hilton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs Hankworth lived at one of the largest farms in the country, some three miles away from Anne Hilton's cottage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
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 Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmstead was, contrary to the usual custom, not placed near the high road for convenience, but on an eminence in the midst of its own lands.
(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 The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A road had been cut to it between cornfields, so that in the time of springing corn a man walking on this road seemed to be wading to the knees in a green undulating sea, which had risen and submerged the hill.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Old rose trees grew almost to the roof of the wide building, and the thick turf bore token to the richness of the soil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The farm itself was large, with a garden unusually well kept, a sign that the mistress counted in the establishment.
