used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
anew
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
in the past
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
having the place or position changed
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
a narrow way or road
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
larchnounUS /lɑːrtʃ/
wood of a larch tree
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
not any; not one
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
one's
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From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
in the near future
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
in or at the place that
From this reading At one part, for a mile or more, the lane skirted a forest, where, down short vistas, could be seen deeper depths beyond, solemn gloom which might serve to hide in, or might contain lurking danger.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One might have followed the lane for hours without meeting a soul, without hearing a human sound beyond the echoes of one's own footsteps sent back from the depth of a copse.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE HUT IN THE WOOD The grinding of wheels, the sharp stroke of horses' hoofs, and the voices of men lessened and died into silence.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading No sound disturbed the narrow, winding lane which twisted its way now between neglected and forlorn looking fields, presently through woods of larch and pine, again across some deserted piece of common land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For miles it went, turning now this way, now that, until a stranger would wonder whither it was leading him, and speculate whether, at the end, he might not find himself on the same high road which he had left long ago.
