used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
traveling across
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
Hugh
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From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
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 Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
only a very short time before
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
not in physical motion
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, Master Rupert, we had better dismount and lead our horses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The foliage met overhead, and although above the sky seemed still bright, the change was distinctly felt in the gloom of the forest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
at the time that
From this reading Although the sun had not set when Rupert and Hugh rode into the forest on their return journey, they had not been long among the trees when the light began to fade.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The ride had been a long one, and Rupert feared to press his horse, consequently they wound but slowly up the hill, and by the time they reached its crest, it was night.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "This is unpleasant, Hugh, for I can scarcely see my horse's head; and as there are several tracks crossing this, we are likely enough to go wrong."
