used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
Anita
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From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
Bayeux
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From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
Borton
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From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
Canutenoun
king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
a small house with a single story
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
Great-auntnoun
an aunt of your father or mother
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
Harold
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From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
how
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From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
Kirkby
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From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
Lillian
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From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
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 PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
PRIMROSEnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
possessing material wealth
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading One can see a representation of that event on the Bayeux tapestry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was here, the good clergyman told her, from one of these villages, that Harold rode on his mission to the Duke of Normandy.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading It was in Sussex that King Canute had a palace, and tradition has it that on this spot he defied the rising tide.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRIMROSE COTTAGE The walk to Borton was one Anita long remembered; along the Portsmouth Road, on through the little villages, smiling and fair, then Borton.
at the time that
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she was not walking with Lillian and chatting about dogs, flowers or Great-aunt Manning, she was being entertained by Mr. Kirkby with tales of Sussex, and for the first time realized how rich in history was this county of her mother's birth.
