adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
BallnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
BATHSHEBAnounUS /bæθˈʃiːbə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Uriah and later the wife of king David; Solomon was her son by David (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
BOLDWOOD
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From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
CainnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
Casterbridge
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From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
Coggan
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From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
FOLLOWINGadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
idlers
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From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
javelin-men
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From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
Poorgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
travelling-carriage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
trumpeters
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From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
turnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the end of half an hour a faint dust was seen in the expected quarter, and shortly after a travelling-carriage, bringing one of the two judges on that circuit came up the hill and halted on the top.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
Weatherbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The groups consisted of a throng of idlers, a party of javelin-men, and two trumpeters, and in the midst were carriages, one of which contained the high sheriff.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the idlers, many of whom had mounted to the top of a cutting formed for the road, were several Weatherbury men and boys—among others Poorgrass, Coggan, and Cain Ball.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE MARCH FOLLOWING—“BATHSHEBA BOLDWOOD” We pass rapidly on into the month of March, to a breezy day without sunshine, frost, or dew.
Yallbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Yallbury Hill, about midway between Weatherbury and Casterbridge, where the turnpike road passes over the crest, a numerous concourse of people had gathered, the eyes of the greater number being frequently stretched afar in a northerly direction.
