used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading The churchyard was kept like a garden.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
coronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/
a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
elitenounUS /ɪˈliːt/
a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
faultlesslyadverb
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The churchyard was kept like a garden.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The churchyard was kept like a garden.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
a female domestic
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
engage in
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
Matherham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
the possibility of future success
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
unusual or striking
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
Rishton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
in the near future
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
precisely as stated
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little church stood on the very summit of the hill on the slope of which one side of the village lay.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For it is to be noted that if, on the one hand, the remarkable beauty of the mistress attracted the attentions of the _elite_ of the male population, the rosy cheeks and saucy independence of the maid began very soon to make havoc in humbler masculine hearts, so that by the time Sunday came round, and with it the great weekly gathering time, the whole village was in a mild ferment of excitement over the prospect of a close inspection of the strangers--and in their best clothes.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
but in spite of that
From this reading Its foundations and part of its walls were very ancient; but after having been allowed to fall into neglect and decay, it had been carefully restored, under its present vicar, into a faultlessly trim and yet picturesque little building, the fanciful gray stone tower of which could be seen from the Matherham high road, rising like a coronet above the trees which grew thickly on the crest of the hill.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was no denying that the arrival of these two spirited young women had caused a great flutter among the bachelors of Rishton and its neighborhood.
