AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Good afternoon!" said I.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Arternoon!" he answered.
Arternoon
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From this reading "Arternoon!" he answered.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
BRIEFadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
CHEQUERS
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From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
chewverbUS /tʃuː/
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
cross-beams
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From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good afternoon!" said I.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Arternoon!" he answered.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
INNnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
loiterers
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From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
PASSAGE-AT-ARMS
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From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good afternoon!" said I.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
Tonbridge
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From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
top-boots
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From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And here were divers loiterers, lounging round the door, or seated upon the benches; but the eyes of all were turned the one way.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH RELATES A BRIEF PASSAGE-AT-ARMS AT "THE CHEQUERS" INN In due season I came into Tonbridge town, and following the High Street, presently observed a fine inn upon the right-hand side of the way, which, as I remember, is called "The Chequers."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading And presently, as I paused before the inn, to look up at its snow-white plaster, and massive cross-beams, there issued from the stable yard one in a striped waistcoat, with top-boots and a red face, who took a straw from behind his ear, and began to chew it meditatively; to whom I now addressed myself.
