Chapter II

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

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

plural of “alias” — a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

a cherished desire

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

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

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

on one occasion

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

and nothing more

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

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

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

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

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

up to a particular time

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MISER'S DAUGHTER Anna sat in the bay-window of the front parlour, her accustomed place on Sunday evenings in summer, and watched Mr. Tellwright and Agnes disappear down the slope of Trafalgar Road on their way to chapel.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

at the time that

From this reading Ephraim Tellwright could remember the time when this part of it was a country lane, flanked by meadows and market gardens.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now it was a street of houses up to and beyond Bleakridge, where the Tellwrights lived; on the other side of the hill the houses came only in patches until the far-stretching borders of Hanbridge were reached.

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

From this reading Trafalgar Road is the long thoroughfare which, under many aliases, runs through the Five Towns from end to end, uniting them as a river might unite them.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the municipal limits Bleakridge was the pleasantest quarter of Bursley--Hillport, abode of the highest fashion, had its own government and authority--and to reside 'at the top of Trafalgar Road' was still the final ambition of many citizens, though the natural growth of the town had robbed Bleakridge of some of that exclusive distinction which it once possessed.