adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
cartersnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
letter-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
Manston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
post-offices
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From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
postman's
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From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
receiver's
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From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
stablemen
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From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading The postman had by this time become markedly unsteady, but he still continued to be too conscious of his duties to suffer the steward to search the bag.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It frequently happened that the houses of farmers, clergymen, etc., lay a short distance up or down a lane or path branching from the direct track of the postman’s journey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manston was perplexed, and at lonely points in the road cast his eyes keenly upon the short bowed figure of the man trotting through the mud by his side, as if he were half inclined to run a very great risk indeed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides the small private bags of the county families, which were all locked, the postman bore the large general budget for the remaining inhabitants along his beat.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
woodmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading At each village or hamlet they came to, the postman searched for the packet of letters destined for that place, and thrust it into an ordinary letter-hole cut in the door of the receiver’s cottage--the village post-offices being mostly kept by old women who had not yet risen, though lights moving in other cottage windows showed that such people as carters, woodmen, and stablemen had long been stirring.
