14th
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From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
Bridgwater
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From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
how
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From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
laxadjectiveUS /læks/
lacking in rigor or strictness
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
leftnounUS /left/
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 Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
Lyme
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From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
Monmouth's
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From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading In reaching London he had experienced no difficulty.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
tything-men
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From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
Wayfarers
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From this reading Wayfarers were questioned as a matter of form, but in no case did Wilding hear of any one being detained upon suspicion.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
WildingnounUS /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/
a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree)
From this reading Mr. Wilding left Monmouth's army at Lyme on Sunday, the 14th of June, and rejoined it at Bridgwater exactly three weeks later.
Wilding's
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From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
Wiltshire
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From this reading Men travelling in that direction were not subjected to the scrutiny that fell to the share of those travelling from it towards the West, or, rather, to the scrutiny ordained by the Government; for Wilding had more than one opportunity of observing how very lax and indifferent were the constables and tything-men--particularly in Somerset and Wiltshire--in the performance of this duty.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In the meanwhile a good deal had happened, yet the happenings on every hand had fallen far short of the expectations aroused in Mr. Wilding's mind, now by one circumstance, now by another.
