used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
react verbally
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
dimm'd
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From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
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 “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
set up or found
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
Haverstraw
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From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
HEBER
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From this reading HEBER.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
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From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
Mordaunt
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From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
Palisadoes
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From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
question'd
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From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
express in words
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
seem'd
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From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
in the near future
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
Staten
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From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
table-land
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From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
wall-like
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From this reading On the opposite shore, rose the wall-like barrier of the Palisadoes, lifting the table-land, on their summits, to an elevation of several hundred feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not long after the explanation occurred, as respects Jason, and the invitation was given to include him in our party, before Herman Mordaunt opened a gate, and led the way into the fields.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
belonging to which person
From this reading “I question'd Love, whose early ray So heavenly bright appears; And love, in answer, seem'd to say, His light was dimm'd by tears.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A very tolerable road conducted us through some woods, to the heights, and we soon found ourselves on an eminence, that overlooked a long reach of the Hudson, extending from Haverstraw, to the north, as far as Staten Island, to the south; a distance of near forty miles.
