used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
arcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
brickworknoun
masonry done with bricks and mortar
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
carefully weighed
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
crosswaynoun
a junction where one street or road crosses another
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
else
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From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
every person
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
frontages
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From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
most important element
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
come together
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
not divisible by two
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
pleasantest
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From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
do one's shopping
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
TENANTnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading TORWOOD’S TENANT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
TORWOOD'S
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From this reading TORWOOD’S TENANT.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
precisely as stated
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
(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 Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
in or at the place that
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
Whitbury
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From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
which person or people
From this reading Most of these stood under an old-fashioned arcade, which was a capital place of resort for the ladies of the place, who could meet there in all weathers to shop or to gossip, and where everybody was quite sure to meet everybody else in the course of a few hours, and to hear all the news of the neighbourhood.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On this bright June morning it certainly did look very bright and picturesque, with its old-fashioned red-brick houses and its wide, clean main street, upon which all the best shops opened.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Above the arcade, the houses rose more closely together, for the upper stories overhung the lower ones, and the quaint frontages were adorned by crossway beams of wood let into the brickwork, as well as by odd carved figures, little frail balconies, heavy looking gables and twisted chimneys.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The little town of Whitbury was considered by its inhabitants to be the pleasantest place in the world.
