used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
command with authority
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
put on clothes
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
encumberverbUS /enˈkʌmbər/
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
set up or found
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
KENELM
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From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
hear with intention
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
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 And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
Moleswich
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From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
pleasanter
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From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
determined
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was not in the direct road from London to Moleswich, but it was a pleasanter way for a pedestrian.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
shallows
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From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
silver-winding
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From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENELM slept in London that night, and, the next day, being singularly fine for an English summer, he resolved to go to Moleswich on foot.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
WandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
at the time that
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was towards the evening when he found himself in one of the prettiest rural villages by which "Wanders the hoary Thames along His silver-winding way."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And when, quitting the long street of the sultry village, he came to the shelving margin of the river, he was glad to rest a while, enjoy the cool of the rippling waters, and listen to their placid murmurs amid the rushes in the bordering shallows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no need this time to encumber himself with a knapsack; he had left sufficient change of dress in his lodgings at Cromwell Lodge.
