used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
a youthful male person
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
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 A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
by chance
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
Sedley
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From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
shipmaster
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From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
summer-house
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From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every morning at sunrise he was abroad in the pleasant grove that bordered the lake near his house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISAPPOINTED BOY Captain Sedley was an early riser.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had cleared out the underbrush, made gravel walks and avenues through it, erected a summer-house in the valley, and an observatory on the summit of the hill, which terminated on the lake side in a steep rocky precipice, at whose base the waters rippled.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a favorite spot, and he had spent a great deal of time and money in bringing Art into communion with Nature in this lovely retreat.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The worthy shipmaster was a devout man, which was perhaps the reason why he so much enjoyed his morning walk.
