used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
HERONnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
JOAN
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From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
last-found
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From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
as might be expected
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
PLANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
SPURAWAY
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From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
THAT'S
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From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the last-found scrap upon which, naturally, he concentrated attention.
which person or people
From this reading ASK JOAN HERON WHO GAVE HER THE RUE THAT’S PLANTED IN HER GARDEN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat with knitted brow and pursed lips, searching for a meaning.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He sat down and spread the three out upon the wood beside him.
yewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading MOTHER SPURAWAY MASTER CLEMENT, the papers in his hand, retraced his steps until he came to a bench set in the shadow of a yew that knotted the minister’s house and garden to the churchyard.
