used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
DUNBAR'S
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From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
high-road
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From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
LAURA
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From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
Lisford
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From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
PedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
Shorncliffe
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From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
carry out
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
a shaky motion
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
UNBIDDEN
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From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
migratory
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pedestrians who chose the shortest route between Lisford and Shorncliffe went in at one gate and out at another, which opened on to the high-road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wedding was to take place in Lisford church—that pretty, quaint, old church of which I have already spoken.
which person or people
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST WHO CAME TO LAURA DUNBAR'S WEDDING.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The wandering Avon flowed through this rustic churchyard, along a winding channel fringed by tall, trembling rushes.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading There was a wooden bridge across the river, and there were two opposite entrances to the churchyard.
