used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What had become of the residents of Ottinge?
cause to be bored
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
a small house with a single story
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
deathlikeadjective
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had become of the residents of Ottinge?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
and nothing more
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
Ottinge
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From this reading What had become of the residents of Ottinge?
OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH
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From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
a course of conduct
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
on the contrary
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading What had become of the residents of Ottinge?
sheep-dog
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From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
storeynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
waddling
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From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
wall-eyed
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From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he glanced up and down the empty thoroughfare, and was struck by the deathlike silence of the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had become of the residents of Ottinge?
a Caucasian
From this reading A flock of soiled, white ducks waddling home in single file from the marshes, and a wall-eyed sheep-dog, were the only live objects in sight.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He smiled rather grimly as he looked back at his new residence, a wood and plaster construction, bowed in the upper storey, with small, insignificant windows.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
Wynyard
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From this reading OTTINGE-IN-THE-MARSH Wynyard strolled out into the little front garden along the red brick path to the wooden gate; as he closed this, he observed that it bore in large characters the enticing name of “Holiday Cottage.”
