used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
brawlingverbUS /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
make calm or still
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
a social unit living together
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
hedgerows
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From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
Keanton
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From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
with speed
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
Smeaton
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From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Before going to the family mansion, he thought it better to call at the house of farmer Thompson, and inquire into the state of things in the neighbourhood.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he advanced, he thought he recognised the objects around him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
in the direction of
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through quiet hedgerows and calm and solitary lanes Smeaton pursued his way towards Keanton.
well-executed
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From this reading It might be fancy, or it might, indeed, be memory; but he had often heard the place described, and two well-executed views of the house and neighbouring grounds always hung in his mother's chamber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So that a clear brawling brook which cut across the road, and a group of old oaks upon a knoll, seemed quite familiar to him, and showed him that he was approaching Keanton rapidly.
