AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
a-field
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
borderlandnoun
district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
cobbleverbUS /ˈkɑːbəl/
pave with cobblestones
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
constabularynounUS /kənˈstæbjəleri/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
flagstonenounUS /ˈflæɡstoʊn/
stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
hawkersnounUS /ˈhɔːkərz/
plural of “hawker” — someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
high-classadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
high-street
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
joyriders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
licensesnounUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/
plural of “license” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
PnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
Siddle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
SidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
Steynholme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
transmuted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Both Sides of the River The sun, transmuted into Greenwich time, exercised an extraordinary influence on the seemingly humdrum life of Steynholme that day.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading He glanced up the almost deserted high-street, in which every rounded cobble and white flagstone radiated heat.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A few minutes after three o’clock—just too late to observe either Winter or Siddle—P. C. Robinson strolled forth from his cottage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A high-class automobile had dashed past twice in forty minutes, but the pace was on the borderland of doubt, so the guardian of the public weal had contented himself with recording its number on the return journey.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But his thoughts were far a-field from joyriders, stray cattle, hawkers without licenses, and other similar small fry which come into the constabulary net.
