used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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Ballantyne
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From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
cyclingnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/
the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
not any; not one
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
penny-farthing
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From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
prolificadjectiveUS /proʊˈlɪfɪk/
intellectually productive
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RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Eagle Cliff, by R.M. Ballantyne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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in the direction of
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
at the time that
From this reading On the way he has an accident, knocking down an elderly lady, but fleeing the scene when he sees a policeman coming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I know of no other of his books that leaves so many images in the mind, so fresh after many a year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The scene starts with a young man cycling on his penny-farthing towards London.
