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From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And that's the gym at this end," added Steve.
at or in the front
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
BILLINGSnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading I remember it in the catalogue."
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "And that's the gym at this end," added Steve.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
gate-posts
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From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading "And that's the gym at this end," added Steve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
not accessible to view
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember it in the catalogue."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
most important element
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember it in the catalogue."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
Steve
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From this reading "And that's the gym at this end," added Steve.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And that's the gym at this end," added Steve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
male cat
From this reading "That's Main Hall," said Tom, "the big one in the centre.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
in or at the place that
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading From the gate a drive went winding upward, hidden now and then by trees and shrubs, to where, at the crest of a hill, a half-dozen buildings looked down upon them with numberless windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading NUMBER 12 BILLINGS The woods had given way to open fields, and they could follow with their eyes the course of the road ahead as it turned to the left and ran, almost parallel to the railroad, past where a pair of stone gate-posts guarded the entrance to the Academy.
