used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading THEY MAKE AN ACQUAINTANCE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THEY MAKE AN ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
greatly pleased
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
Dickson
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From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
domainsnounUS /doʊˈmeɪnz/
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a movement into or inward
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
the act of departing
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
engage in
From this reading THEY MAKE AN ACQUAINTANCE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
not any; not one
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
squattersnounUS /ˈskwɑːtərz/
plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY MAKE AN ACQUAINTANCE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
in the direction of
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The squatters had had no time to visit it, and it retained all its original beauty and primitive majesty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That part of the valley towards which they were going had undergone no change.
which person or people
From this reading George Clinton appeared fully to know his way, entering at full gallop on the most out-of-the-way and rugged paths, followed by Samuel Dickson, who was in a charming humour, and appeared delighted to explore this part of his domains, for all on that side of the valley was his present from his brother.
a late time of life
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You ride as if you had known the country ten years at least," he said.
