used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
at or in the front
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
for the reason that
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
fearless and daring
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
clothing in general
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
EXPOSUREnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
a man of refinement
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
Highfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
not any; not one
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
red-cheeked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
SCANDALnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
SquintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
confined on all sides
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
in the direction of
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
someone who visits
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SCANDAL AND EXPOSURE Squinting Jack declared there were some things better than a murder.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her clothes where the saddest part about her; for she was dressed in the height of fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He referred to the mystery which surrounded the unnatural tenants of Black Anchor Farm.
which person or people
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They had received a visitor, who was neither honest gentleman, nor respectable lady; but a woman with bold red cheeks.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had driven through Highfield, staring at the inhabitants and smiling at their dwelling places; her driver had inquired of the first gentleman in the place--George being set up above the vicar because he did no work--which of the lanes ahead would be most likely to lead towards Black Anchor; and a few days later this same red-cheeked lady had been driven back through the village, staring and smiling as before.
