used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Dick's Bath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
Capécure
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From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's Bath.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
GallnounUS /ɡɔːl/
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
Loftus
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From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
meeting-spot
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From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
non-frequented
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From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
OnionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
and nothing more
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They explored some fields over at Capécure, beyond the lines of rail; but, for some reason known only to themselves, rejected that side of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not on the exposed heights by Napoleon's column, but a short way beyond it, down in a non-frequented hollow, the meeting-spot for the duel was fixed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
at the time that
From this reading Onions and the earl went out when breakfast was over the next day, and chose it after due deliberation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gall and Loftus appeared not to care where the spot might be, provided it were somewhere.
