aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
anew
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
BenevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
give a description of
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
DocilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
set up or found
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
Gadshill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
HerdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
LassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
immediately past
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
Lawyer-Highwayman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
MarenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
PlanternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
resumesnounUS /rɪˈzuːmz/
plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
RobbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
cut with a saw
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
express in words
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Since I last saw you I have made an extensive tour, and visited some of the most romantic and picturesque scenery in England.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One day I may give you an account of what I saw, and describe to you the scenes which I visited; but I must deny myself this pleasure at present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas resumes his Stories about the Instinct of Animals.--Tells about the Horse, and of the Immense Herds which are to be found on the Plains of South America; of their Capture by means of the Lasso; the Arab and his Mare; the Gadshill Robber; the Benevolent Planter; the Lawyer-Highwayman; as well as several other Curious Stories about the Intelligence, Affection, and Docility of the Horse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I promised, at our next meeting, to tell you some TALES ABOUT THE INSTINCT OF ANIMALS; and I propose to begin with the Horse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come away, boys, I am glad to see you again!
