Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

anew

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

for the reason that

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

give expression to

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

no person; not anyone

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

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From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

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From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

at the time that

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE BARRISTER'S FEE Six months later, on a fine evening which came as the fitting close of a perfect May afternoon, Brereton got out of a London express at Norcaster and entered the little train which made its way by a branch line to the very heart of the hills.

in a willing manner

From this reading No--he would never willingly set foot in that town again!--there was nobody there now that he had any desire to see.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Nevertheless, being so near to it, he could not avoid the recollections which came crowding on him because of his knowledge that Highmarket's old gables and red roofs were there, within a mile or two, had he cared to look at them in the glint of the westering sun.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had never been back to these northern regions since the tragedies of which he had been an unwilling witness, and when the little train came to a point in its winding career amongst the fell-sides and valleys from whence Highmarket could be seen, with the tree-crowned Shawl above it, he resolutely turned his face and looked in the opposite direction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had no wish to see the town again; he would have been glad to cut that chapter out of his book of memories.