used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
move towards
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
a line of approach
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He rode into the opening, and disappeared behind the trees.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He rode into the opening, and disappeared behind the trees.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
Fronklyn
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From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
GROVE-HILL
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From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
Hickman
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From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
KentuckiansnounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiənz/
plural of “kentuckian” — a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He rode into the opening, and disappeared behind the trees.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
others
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From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time the lieutenant had an opportunity to examine this approach to the mansion.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He rode into the opening, and disappeared behind the trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE FIGHT BEGINS AT GROVE-HILL MANSION Colonel Hickman led the way; and, like most Kentuckians of good estate, he rode an excellent horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hurried the animal beyond the capacity of the two cavalry horses which had come into the possession of Deck and Fronklyn, and he reached the avenue by the river considerably in advance of the others.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The road was not more than thirty feet wide, with three rows of trees on each side of it, so that it was really a grove consisting of a variety of trees.
