used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
cobbles
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From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
dismounting
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From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
front-door
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From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
Hardacre
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From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
Jeffray
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From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
Jilian
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From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
market-place
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From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
the force of workers available
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
coated with paint
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
pump-house
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From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
Red-and-white
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From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
Stott's
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From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
timberedadjective
furnished with or made of wood or timbers
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jeffray walked his horse round the pump-house, and saw that straw had been spread over the brown cobbles to deaden sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
at the time that
From this reading He was on the point of dismounting when the green door opened, and Miss Jilian herself came down the steps, followed by a servant in the Hardacre livery.
in or at the place that
From this reading Surgeon Stott’s house stood in one corner of the market-place, beyond the timbered pump-house, where a few old men were basking on the benches.
a Caucasian
From this reading The house was painted white, and had a flight of six red-brick steps leading up to the green front-door.
window-boxes
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From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Red-and-white chintz curtains were looped back from the windows, and the window-boxes were filled with flowers.
