adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
cateredverbUS /ˈkeɪtərd/
past form of “cater” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
earthworks
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From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
gibbetnoun
alternative terms for gallows
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If some of the ancient Britons had come out of their graves to look on, seated on their earthworks, they would have probably rubbed their ghostly hands together and remarked to each other that it reminded them of old times.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was accordingly done, the gibbet being erected at the highest point crossed by the line, on a stretch of beautiful smooth elastic turf, among prehistoric earthworks--a spot commanding one of the finest and most extensive views in Southern England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All classes were there, from the nobility and gentry, on horseback and in great coaches in which they carried their own provisions, to the meaner sort who had trudged from all the country round on foot, and those who had not brought their own food and beer were catered for by traders in carts.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The day appointed for the execution brought the greatest concourse of people ever witnessed at that lofty spot, at all events since prehistoric times.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading As neither side would yield, the higher authorities were compelled to settle the matter for them, and ordered the cost to be divided between the two parishes, the gibbet to be erected on the boundary line, as far as it could be ascertained.
