used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
anew
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
Ardenshire
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From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
Bagot
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From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
beadnounUS /biːd/
a small ball with a hole through the middle
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
cottagernoun
someone who lives in a cottage
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
cyclist's
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From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
at any time
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
Hampton'snounUS /ˈhæmptənz/
possessive form of “hampton” — United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
jewel-case
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From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
immediately past
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
loungernoun
someone who wastes time
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
NECKTIEnounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
and nothing more
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
reaping-machine
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From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
reekverbUS /riːk/
have an element suggestive (of something)
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
ringernounUS /ˈrɪŋər/
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A haunt of ancient peace this August day.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
very small
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE NECKTIE TOLD THE grey-blue reek of Hampton Bagot is curling up into the azure sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the hill on which the church stands the little village lies snug like a bead on a chain--the London Road--in a jewel-case of billowy satin: green Ardenshire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The faint sound of a far whistle reminds us that time has passed since we last stood in Hampton's one street: a mile and a half away, the station, which is to advertise the name of the village to travelling humanity for ever, has been finished, and several times each day trains to and from Birmingham condescend to pause in their puffing progress at the tiny platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only noises are the pleasant rattle of a reaping-machine and the musical tinkle of an anvil, while now and again the petulant ring of a cyclist's bell reaches the ear of the lounger on the hill, and thrills some honest cottager with the hope that the ringer may rest at her house for tea.
