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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
adventured
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
away
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
betimes
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
bushes
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
car
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
cart-track
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
chauffeur
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
chiefly
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
climbed
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
clinging
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
country
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
dog
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
drive
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
eight
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
enticing
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
evening
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
flowers
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
four
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
fresh
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
garden
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
gate
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
gathered
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
glowingnounUS /ˈglowing/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
golden
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
grassy
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
hamlet
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
harvest-time
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
hay
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
headland
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
hedges
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
high
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
hills
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
hoary
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
home
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
HOUR
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
indeed
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
Joss
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
lay
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
LIBERTYnounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
low
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
man
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
Manor
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
miles
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
Miss
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
Monday
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
now
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
o'clock
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
occasion
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
old
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
Ottinge
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
out
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
Parrett
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
put
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
ran
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
returning
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
road
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
Saturday
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
September
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
set
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
sheltered
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
short-cut
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
Shrapton-le-Steeple
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
sometimes
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
south
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
straw
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
stretch
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
supper
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
there
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
used
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
village
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
washed
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
water-meadows
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From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
Westmere
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From this reading Miss Parrett had adventured a drive to Westmere, returning home by four o’clock, and the car being washed and put away betimes, the chauffeur found himself at liberty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, man and dog deserted the low country and the water-meadows, and climbed the hills which sheltered the village.
whistling
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From this reading The glowing and golden September evening was enticing, and, whistling for Joss, he set out for a good long stretch before supper.
white
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From this reading AN HOUR OF LIBERTY The white flowers had been gathered on Saturday in the Manor garden, and it was now Monday.
wisps
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From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their road lay by a grassy cart-track, which ran sometimes between high hedges, sometimes along a headland, with here and there a hoary old gate--it was chiefly used in harvest-time (indeed, wisps of fresh hay and straw were still clinging to the bushes), and was the short-cut to Shrapton-le-Steeple, a hamlet which lay eight miles south of Ottinge.
