Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

the place where someone was born

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it is not to be done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

without stop or interruption

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

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

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

lively and spirited

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But it is not to be done.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

let fall to the ground

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

one or the other of two

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

having the identity known or established

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading But it is not to be done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it is not to be done.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it is not to be done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

in a forward direction

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

possessing material wealth

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

make whistling sounds

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

which person or people

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.

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

From this reading WIMBORNE MINSTER TO SHAFTESBURY (_continued_) ONWARDS from Sturminster Newton the road comes into the rich Vale of Blackmore and traverses levels watered by the Lidden, in addition to the Stour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Turning here to the right-hand and avoiding the way to Stalbridge, we follow the steps of Tess to her home at “Marlott,” a village to be identified with Marnhull.

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

From this reading Could we associate any cottage here with the birthplace of Tess, how interesting a landmark that would be!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Rolliver’s,” the “Pure Drop” inn, may be the “Crown,” but you who call there to wet a particularly dry whistle on a scorching day will not find the name of Rolliver over the door, either of this house or of another, with the picture-sign of a dashing hussar outside.