2nd
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From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
Bwlch
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From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
Cutty
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From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
DeafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
DinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
Drwg
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From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
DumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
GlazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
Gwr
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From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What kind of road,” said I, “is it to the Devil’s Bridge?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What kind of road,” said I, “is it to the Devil’s Bridge?”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What kind of road,” said I, “is it to the Devil’s Bridge?”
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
engage in
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
Ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
Pont
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From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
continue talking
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What kind of road,” said I, “is it to the Devil’s Bridge?”
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
term of address for a man
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
carry out
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
Waen
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From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What kind of road,” said I, “is it to the Devil’s Bridge?”
in or at the place that
From this reading I rose on the morning of the 2nd of November intending to proceed to the Devil’s Bridge, where I proposed halting a day or two in order that I might have an opportunity of surveying the far-famed scenery of that locality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
ynounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading The Old Ostler—Directions—Church of England Man—The Deep Dingle—The Two Women—The Cutty Pipe—Waen y Bwlch—The Deaf and Dumb—The Glazed Hat.
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 After paying my bill, I went into the yard to my friend the old ostler, to make inquiries with respect to the road.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There are two roads, sir, to the Pont y Gwr Drwg; which do you mean to take?”
