used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHORT CUT HOME.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
Blanche
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From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
Chipchase
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From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A SHORT CUT HOME.
decorouslyadverb
in a proper and decorous manner
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
usually; as a rule
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A SHORT CUT HOME.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
Jim
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From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
most important element
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
move upward
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
sea-breeze
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From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A SHORT CUT HOME.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
Sylla
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From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
Tapton
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From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
Todborough
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From this reading Through the streets of Todborough and on through the environs of the city the gay cavalcade rode decorously and discreetly; but nearing Tapton Downs, the spirits of the party seemed to rise as they encountered the fresh sea-breeze.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We turn off the main road a little farther on, and then, if you remember, we have lovely turf upon each side of the way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We generally have what Jim calls a 'real scurry' over that."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure you must be dying for a good gallop," said Blanche, turning to Sylla Chipchase.
