used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
alarminglyadverbUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋli/
in an alarming manner
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
Fallowfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
held up in the air
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
engage in
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
in the near future
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
Wareham
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From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading I could hear the sound of the brushwood being replaced and the rough farewell greetings of the smugglers, and, by the jolting of the cart and the muffled noise of the wheels, I knew that the route lay across a grassy down.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Strong hands seized the box and lifted it on to a cart, the rough springs of which shook alarmingly as they felt the weighty load.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The latter argument prevailed; a heavy tarpaulin was thrown over the cart, a whip cracked, and we were off.
which person or people
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Presently I became emboldened sufficiently to clear away the material that prevented an outlook through the hole in the woodwork of the box.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then came a hurried discussion as to the destination of the booty, some, including the parish clerk, Fallowfield, who had gained the upper regions by means of the tackle, urging that it had best be taken and placed in the tower of Worth Church, the others insisting that it would be best to make one journey do, and convey it as close to Wareham as possible, where their accomplices could make arrangements for its distribution.
