used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FARM.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
Connie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a social unit living together
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading AT THE FARM.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
not any; not one
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
unusual or striking
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE FARM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
in the direction of
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Connie had stood the journey down so well, and was now so much stronger, that we had no anxiety about her so far as regarded the travelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On the way Turner had warned us that we were not to expect a beautiful country, although the place was within reach of much that was remarkable.
Wynnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through deep lanes with many cottages, and here and there a very ugly little chapel, over steep hills, up which Turner and Wynnie and I walked, and along sterile moors we drove, stopping at roadside inns, and often besides to raise Connie and let her look about upon the extended prospect, so that it was drawing towards evening before we arrived at our destination.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Leaving the younger members of the family at home with the servants, we set out for a farmhouse, some twenty miles off, which Turner had discovered for us.
