adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
blanketedadjectiveUS /ˈblæŋkətɪd/
covered with (or as if with) a blanket
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Keep still, old dog!
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
FOGARTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
Jane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
KeepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep still, old dog!
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Keep still, old dog!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "Keep still, old dog!
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
TODnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading As he drove slowly through his own gate, so as to make as little noise as possible, the cottage, blanketed under its clinging vines, seemed in the soft light of the low-lying moon to be fast asleep.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Rex gave a bark of welcome and raced beside the wheels.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Only one eye was open; this was the window of his office, through which streamed the glow of a lamp, its light falling on the gravel path and lilac bushes beyond.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LITTLE TOD FOGARTY With the warmth of Jane's parting grasp lingering in his own Doctor John untied the mare, sprang into his gig, and was soon clear of the village and speeding along the causeway that stretched across the salt marshes leading past his own home to the inner beach beyond.