AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
brims
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From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
cart-wheels
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From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
lownessnoun
a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
Mellstock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
nebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
Penny'snounUS /ˈpeniz/
possessive form of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
QUIREnounUS /kwaɪr/
a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
shop-window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
steeplenounUS /ˈstiːpəl/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading They were all brightly illuminated, and each was backed up by a shadow as long as a steeple; the lowness of the source of light rendering the brims of their hats of no use at all as a protection to the eyes.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING OF THE QUIRE It was the evening of a fine spring day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The descending sun appeared as a nebulous blaze of amber light, its outline being lost in cloudy masses hanging round it, like wild locks of hair.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Penny’s was the last house in that part of the parish, and stood in a hollow by the roadside so that cart-wheels and horses’ legs were about level with the sill of his shop-window.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The chief members of Mellstock parish choir were standing in a group in front of Mr. Penny’s workshop in the lower village.
