used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a fine morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
Andy
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From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
CRANSTON
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From this reading THE RIDE TO CRANSTON.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
Dr
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From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
Euclid's
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From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine morning.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
a state of high honor
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fine morning.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a fine morning.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RIDE TO CRANSTON.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
an educational institution
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
get rid of
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The air was pleasant and bracing, and the sun shed a flood of glory over the landscape.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIDE TO CRANSTON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RIDE TO CRANSTON.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Andy set out on his trip in high spirits.
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading Andy enjoyed school and school studies, but nevertheless it did seem to him that there was more pleasure in riding over the hills to Cranston than in poring over the pages of Virgil in Dr. Euclid’s classroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fine morning.
