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One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback. He had a passion for fast horses. He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman. Sometimes he drove a four-in-hand. Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sometimes he drove a four-in-hand.”
full of energy and determination
From this reading “He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
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From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading Sometimes he drove a four-in-hand.
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From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
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From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
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From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
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From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
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From this reading Sometimes he drove a four-in-hand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
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From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
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From this reading He had a passion for fast horses.
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From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
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From this reading Sometimes he drove a four-in-hand.
full of energy and determination
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of Earl Fairvale's favorite amusements was riding on horseback.
which person or people
From this reading He might often be seen mounted on some spirited and superb animal, riding in the "Row" by his daughter's side, who was herself a finished horsewoman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often he might be seen tearing along at a wild and break-neck pace on some fiery-looking horse that ordinary people would shudder to look at.
