adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In the angle formed by the main road, the lane, and the river, lay Chapel Farm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
Bellamy's
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From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
byroadnoun
a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
cart-track
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From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
Eastthorpe
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From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In the angle formed by the main road, the lane, and the river, lay Chapel Farm.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the angle formed by the main road, the lane, and the river, lay Chapel Farm.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
Lampson's
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From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading In the angle formed by the main road, the lane, and the river, lay Chapel Farm.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading In the angle formed by the main road, the lane, and the river, lay Chapel Farm.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
milestonenounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
weededverbUS /ˈwiːdɪd/
past form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not in the lane, but on a kind of private road or cart-track which issued from it; went through a gate and under a hedge; expanded itself in an open space of carefully weeded gravel just opposite the front door, and became a more insignificant and much rougher track on the other side, passing by the stacks into the field, and finally disappearing altogether.
Westchapel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Bellamy's farm of Westchapel--Chapel Farm it was usually called--lay about half a mile from Lampson's Ford, and about five miles from Eastthorpe.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The house stood on a gentle slope, just enough to lift it above the range of the worst of winter floods, and faced the south.
