used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
agitatorsnounUS /ˈædʒɪteɪtərz/
plural of “agitator” — one who agitates; a political troublemaker
From this reading "More agitators," commented John.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
Anderby
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From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
a boy or man
From this reading "That chap, Hunting, I suppose."
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "More agitators," commented John.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
dog-cart
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From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
Hardrascliffe
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From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "That chap, Hunting, I suppose."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That chap, Hunting, I suppose."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
immediately past
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More agitators," commented John.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
express a supposition
From this reading "That chap, Hunting, I suppose."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
watercoursenoun
natural or artificial channel through which water flows
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
WHEATnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WHEAT It was the last week in July when, late on Saturday evening, John and Mary drove back together from Hardrascliffe market.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading As the dog-cart rounded the corner near the post office in Anderby, they saw a cluster of men on the bridge that spanned a dry watercourse winding through the village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not "that chap Hunting," though he was there too, leaning against the low parapet of the bridge with an air of easy patronage.
