used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
Gloster
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From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
the season of growth
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
town-clock
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From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lighthouse was built on Gloster Point, below our house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before spring there were three public events in Surrey.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A town-clock had been placed in the belfry of the new church in the western part of the village.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Veronica could see the tips of its gilded hands from the top of her window, and hear it strike through the night, whether the wind was fair to bring the sound or not.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At night there was a bridge of red, tremulous light between my window and its tower, which seemed to shorten the distance.
