Chapter XXIX

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From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

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From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

rid of obstructions

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

a notable achievement

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE OR STEEPLECHASING?

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LOVE OR STEEPLECHASING?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

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From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

by chance

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

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From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

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From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

the consistency of a solid

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

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From this reading LOVE OR STEEPLECHASING?

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

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From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

increase threefold

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.

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From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

characterized by variety

From this reading Chris's enjoyment reached perhaps its culminating point in the round-the-course jumping competition, that took the place of the high jump--a real good, stiff and varied steeplechase.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then there was the celebrated sheep-pen jump, in which the rider had to leap into the pen, and out on the other side, the finish and most difficult feat being the bank, which was a turfed embankment of five feet high, the horse having to leap, not over it, but on top of it, and descend the slope on the other side.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These could be arranged at any required distance from one another, which meant that the horses had to clear a good 20 feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He noted keenly the solidity of the obstacles--post and rails, park-palings, high park gates, and push-over gate, a Suffolk "squeeze," with a barrier of high hedges and thorns; a bank, both abrupt and sloping; a Leicestershire bullfinch, and the novelty of the Continental triple bar, consisting of three high bamboo bars on movable trestles.