used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
Basingstead
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From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
Carthew
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From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
clematis-wreathed
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From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
CobbleverbUS /ˈkɑːbəl/
pave with cobblestones
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
cotoneasternoun
any shrub of the genus Cotoneaster: erect or creeping shrubs having richly colored autumn foliage and many small white to pinkish flowers followed by tiny red or black fruits
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
increase twofold
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
fantailnounUS /ˈfænteɪl/
an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
Joan
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From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
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 On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
stable-yard
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From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
plural of “story” — 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 It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Into the stable-yard the dun pony turned, where, clustered in the side entrance of Cobble Place under a clematis-wreathed porch, stood Mrs. Carthew and Miss May Carthew and Miss Joan Carthew, all smiling very pleasantly at Michael and all evidently very glad to see him safely arrived.
precisely as stated
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
in or at the place that
From this reading T HE dun pony ambled through the lanes to the village of Basingstead Minor where Mrs. Carthew and her four daughters lived in a house called Cobble Place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
a Caucasian
From this reading On the left of the house were double doors which led into the stable-yard, a large stable-yard overlooked by a number of irregular gables in the side of the house and continually fluttered by white fantail pigeons.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading On either side of the door were two windows and above it in a level row five more windows: the roof was thatched.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It stood close to the road and was two stories high, very trim and covered with cotoneaster.
