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From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
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From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
anew
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
Beechcombe
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From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
Bess
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From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
Grovebury
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From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
take the midday meal
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
on one occasion
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
PelicannounUS /ˈpeləkən/
large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
Pursborough
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From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
Ribstang
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From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
rivalled
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From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
an educational institution
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They gave an hour next morning to inspecting the glorious old church and the ruins of the castle, then once more resumed the Roman road.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last day of their tour, so they made the best of it.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bess at Home The Pilgrims, after a glorious tramp down the dale of Beechcombe, reached Pursborough without further adventure, and spent the night there.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They explored some delightful woods, followed the course of a fascinating stream, ate their lunch in a picturesque quarry, had an early tea at a wayside inn which rivalled "The Pelican" in quaintness, and finally reached Ribstang in time to catch the 5:20 train to Grovebury.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The conclusion of the excursion meant the close of the holiday, for school would begin again on the following Monday.
