used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
Ingleby
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From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
It's
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From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I used to know the landlord of this place.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading I used to know the landlord of this place.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
MeadsnounUS /miːdz/
plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I used to know the landlord of this place.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
make steady
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
stone's-throw
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From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
THRESHOLDnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
in the direction of
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
tramwaynoun
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
hard to endure
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
the act of using
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to know the landlord of this place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we can be comfortable here to-night.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
at the time that
From this reading THE THRESHOLD I THE next evening, when Edwin and his father reached Bristol, a steady drizzle had set in from the west.
in or at the place that
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
Wringford
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From this reading “It’s no use trying to ride on to Wringford this evening,” he said, “for the wind will be against us and it’s collar work most of the way.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They pushed their bicycles out of the station yard at Temple Meads and rode between slippery tramway lines towards a small hotel, a stone’s-throw from Bristol Bridge, where Mr. Ingleby had decided to put up for the night.
