used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
boat-house
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From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE CROSS WORKMAN.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
elm-trees
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From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
and nothing more
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
most important element
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CROSS WORKMAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other or main avenue, entered the grounds just between two immense elm-trees which almost seemed to have been stationed there for guards, so exactly did they suit their position.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mr. Curtis' intention to have two avenues to his house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
Woodlawn
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From this reading Underneath the branches which met and embraced, the handsome granite posts with a heavy iron gate, were to mark the main entrance to Woodlawn.
WORKMANnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading THE CROSS WORKMAN.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading One of them wound around by the lake past the spot which he had marked out for a boat-house, and then through the chestnut grove, where it met the other avenue.
