used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
(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 J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
any thing at all
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
CADDEN
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From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
Canaseraga
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From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
divisible by two
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
set up or found
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
immediately past
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
McMICKENS
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From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
Portageville
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From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE REV.
precisely, exactly
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REV.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading J. CADDEN McMICKENS The last twelve miles of the run into Portageville had seemed if anything the most perfect of all.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading After Canaseraga it continued for twelve miles, right into Portageville and the Falls, and even on to Warsaw and East Aurora, some forty miles farther, as we found out later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we reached Canaseraga we traversed a number of miles of dirt road—"one of the finest dirt roads anywhere," a local enthusiast described it,—and it was excellent, very much above the average.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Following it we skirted a hillside with a fine valley below it, and few, if any, houses to evidence the thriving farm life which the fields seemed to suggest.
