used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
having companions or an escort
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
cobbledverbUS /ˈkɑːbəld/
past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
ComelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
GudgeonnounUS /ˈɡʌdʒən/
small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
Gumley
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From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
a small worthless amount
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
Joe
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From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
fasten with a lock
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
LUSCOMBE
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From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
others
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From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
a course of conduct
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
term of address for a man
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The harbor was protected by a natural breakwater of rock running out to sea, and forming an excellent defense against the southwest gales.
make square
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True, sir; and me and Mr. Gudgeon keeps ourselves to ourselves, to be sure."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He smiled as he heard the click of the lock and bolts behind him, and thought a good deal about Joe Gumley as he made his way down the steep cliff path to the fishing village below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading *CHAPTER III* *A FIGHT IN LUSCOMBE MARKET* Jack was accompanied to the gate in quite a friendly way by Comely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite a small village: a few cottages clustered about a cobbled square, with others climbing the cliff, each with its little bit of garden.
