used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
Barnstead
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From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
being joined in close association
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
detrimentaladjectiveUS /ˌdetrəˈmentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
Herne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
of great significance or value
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
Marborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
absolutely essential
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In fact, it was less important now than it had been in medieval times, for then several battles, detrimental to a kingly dynasty, had been fought in its vicinity.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ten miles distant, the roaring manufacturing town of Marborough responded to the business spirit of the century, and was connected by rail with the metropolis, but the iron way came no further; and to reach Barnstead it was necessary to drive or ride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barnstead was a moderately large village, which had not increased in population or size since the Middle Ages.
William
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From this reading For the convenience of chance visitors a coach ran daily between the Herne Arms in Barnstead and the William Pitt Hotel in Marborough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Now it was a quiet, somnolent spot, which had nothing to do with the affairs of the nation; at all events, these were not transacted within its neighbourhood.
