used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The explanation of its being there was easy.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
Bleacres
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From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
corn-fields
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From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
Durgo
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From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
Dutton
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From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The explanation of its being there was easy.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
every person
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation of its being there was easy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
Huxham
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From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The explanation of its being there was easy.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
Marshely
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From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
scarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
have in common
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The explanation of its being there was easy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
Vand
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From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading RUN TO EARTH The quiet village of Marshely, in Essex, was getting to be as well-known through the length and breadth of England as Westminster Abbey.
whereupon
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From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The murder of Captain Huxham had caused a sensation, the death of Durgo and Vand had created another one, but the discovery of the ghastly scarecrow which had warned the birds from the corn-fields of Bleacres, startled everyone greatly.
which person or people
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The news flew like wild fire through the village, and in less than an hour the inhabitants were surveying the terrible object.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shortly the constable of the village who had superseded Dutton--in disgrace for his share in the escape of Mrs. Vand--appeared, and, armed with the authority of the law and assisted by willing hands, removed the poor relic of humanity from the pole whereupon it had hung for so long.
