used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
(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 The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
bee-garden
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From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
briarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
dwelling-house
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From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
else
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From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
the act of departing
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
hawthornnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
hedgerows
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From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
hivesnounUS /haɪvz/
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
insect-life
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From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
a narrow way or road
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
lichened
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From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
reverberantadjective
having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
rose-mantled
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From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
cut with a saw
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
make steady
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this corner, and nowhere else, seemingly, the air was full of a deep, reverberant music.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dense barricade of briar and hawthorn hid all but the lichened roof of the ancient dwelling-house; and strangers going by on their way to the village saw nothing of the crowding hives, and marked little else than the usual busy murmur of insect-life common to any sunny day in June.
wayfarers
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From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
at the time that
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
in or at the place that
From this reading FROM the lane, where it dipped down between its rose-mantled hedges, nothing of the bee-garden could be seen.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading But when they came out of the green tunnel of hedgerows into the open fields beyond, chance wayfarers always stopped and looked about them wonderingly, at length fixing a puzzled glance intently on the blue sky itself.
but in spite of that
From this reading A steady torrent of rich sound streamed by overhead; and yet, to the untutored observer, the most diligent scrutiny failed to reveal its origin.
