used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
Campdown
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From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
distinctivenessnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/
a distinguishing trait
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
ellipsenounUS /ɪˈlɪps/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
else
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From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
half-mile
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From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
PROVINCIALadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
race-course
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From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the Campdown race-course, on a golden day in October, looked like itself and nothing else.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
a special situation
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nobody objected to a little thing like this, though.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So far, they have escaped that general and fatiguing likeness which prevails in most of the universe these days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
VirginiansnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjənz/
plural of “virginian” — a native or resident of Virginia
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
(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 A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A PROVINCIAL Virginia race-course is an excellent place to observe a people which has preserved its distinctiveness as well as the Virginians.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The track had started out with the intention of making a perfect ellipse, but meeting a steep incline, it saved the trouble of bringing up the grade, by boldly avoiding the obstacle--so the winning post was considerably nearer the half-mile than the starting post was.
