used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
on or to one side
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
ClovenounUS /kloʊv/
aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
opinion or judgment
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
set up or found
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Once, however, he had a fright.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
Graydon
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From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
How
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From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Once, however, he had a fright.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
Kaaterskill
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From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
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 "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
Madge
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From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
on one occasion
From this reading Once, however, he had a fright.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
get by special effort
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading How his eyes exulted over her as she tripped on before him down the steep, winding, rocky paths!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading As he followed he often wondered where her feet had found their secure support, so rugged was the way.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet on she glanced before him, swaying, bending to avoid branches, or pushing them aside, her motions instinct with vitality and natural grace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "CERTAINLY I REFUSE YOU" Having heard that one of the finest views among the mountains was to be had at Indian Head, a vast overhanging precipice facing toward the entrance to the Kaaterskill Clove, Graydon easily induced Madge to explore with him the tangled paths which led thither.
