Chapter III

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

later than; following

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

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From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

greatly pleased

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

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From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

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

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

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

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

in an inextricable manner

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

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

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

and nothing more

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

for more time

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

on one occasion

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

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From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

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From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

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From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

an educational institution

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

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From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

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

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

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From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

up to a particular time

From this reading In sun and shadow our road leads through a pleasant country until we see the roofs of Smith's parsonage rising among the tree-tops.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

kept in good condition

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

at the time that

From this reading Before we reach the rectory a second barrier is encountered, Smith's "Screeching Gate," which, like the gate at "Amen Corner," remains just as it was when he bestowed its name.

in or at the place that

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.

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From this reading Our way thither--the same once so familiar to Smith and his cruel steed--lies along the green valley through which the wimpling Foss ripples and sings on its way to the Ouse.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The Rector's Head, as the wit delighted to call his home, stands among the glebe-lands at a little distance from the highway, and a carriage-drive--constructed by Smith after some of his guests had been almost inextricably mired in their attempts to reach his door--conducts from a road-side gate near the school through the tasteful and well-kept grounds.

a late time of life

From this reading [Sidenote: Foston-le-Clay] [Sidenote: Smith's Parsonage] [Sidenote: Fields and Farmsteading] In the remoter hamlet of Foston, "twelve miles from a lemon," we find the church where he ministered for twenty years and the house which was his home longer than any other.