used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
braenounUS /breɪ/
a slope or hillside
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
Brosedale
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From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
game-keeper
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From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
the act of departing
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
Moncrief
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From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
Monkscleugh
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From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
not divisible by two
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
go across or through
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
a course of conduct
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
on the contrary
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was an active pedestrian and a good shot; moreover, he went thoroughly into the pursuit or amusement that engaged him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading The game-keeper pronounced him a real sportsman, but thought it rather odd that, whatever line of country they had beaten, or were going to beat, Colonel Wilton generally contrived to pass across the brae, or the path leading from Brosedale to Monkscleugh.
Wilton's
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From this reading Nor had time hung heavily on Wilton's hands.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading He was up early, and turned out every day to tramp through the heather, or among the wooded valleys of the picturesque country surrounding the lodge.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Major Moncrief was as good as his word, and joined his friend before the stipulated ten days had expired.
