Barton
['bɑːt(ə)n]
Definition
(n.) The demesne lands of a manor; also, the manor itself.
(n.) A farmyard.
Typist: Perry
Definition
n. a farm-yard.
Editor: Philip
Examples
- Then to the driver, 'Wagstaff's--Barton Street. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- He dismounted, and giving his horse to his servant, walked back with them to Barton, whither he was purposely coming to visit them. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Our dear Willoughby is now some miles from Barton, Elinor, said she, as she sat down to work, and with how heavy a heart does he travel? Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- I think, Elinor, she presently added, we must employ Edward to take care of us in our return to Barton. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- What had Edward felt on being within four miles from Barton, on seeing her mother's servant, on hearing Lucy's message! Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- When you leave Barton to form your own establishment in a more lasting home, Queen Mab shall receive you. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- It is a great way, you know, from hence to Barton. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- You shall; and, to be brief, when I quitted Barton last October,but this will give you no ideaI must go farther back. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- When Lucy first came to Barton Park last November, she told me in confidence of her engagement. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- How often did I wish, added he, when I was at Allenham this time twelvemonth, that Barton cottage were inhabited! Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- His errand at Barton, in fact, was a simple one. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Then, and then only, under such a roof, I might perhaps be as happy at Combe as I have been at Barton. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- The village of Barton was chiefly on one of these hills, and formed a pleasant view from the cottage windows. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- I confess, replied Elinor, that while I am at Barton Park, I never think of tame and quiet children with any abhorrence. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Have you forgot the last evening of our being together at Barton? Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- So I would advise you two, to set off for town, when you are tired of Barton, without saying a word to Miss Dashwood about it. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- The visit of the Miss Steeles at Barton Park was lengthened far beyond what the first invitation implied. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Have you, she continued, after a short silence, ever seen Mr. Willoughby since you left him at Barton? Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- After a visit on Colonel Brandon's side of only three or four days, the two gentlemen quitted Barton together. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Did you not think him dreadful low-spirited when he was at Barton? Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Somehow or other I never happened to be staying at Barton while he was at Allenham. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- No, not if it were to be by the side of Barton covert, and they were kept watching for two hours together. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- To the left is Barton park, amongst those woods and plantations. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- I cannot get him out of my head, but you must send for him to Barton, and Miss Marianne must try to comfort him. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- She sighed for the air, the liberty, the quiet of the country; and fancied that if any place could give her ease, Barton must do it. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- It grieved her to see the earnestness with which he often watched Marianne, and his spirits were certainly worse than when at Barton. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
Editor: Philip