used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
ahaid
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
a line of approach
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
clasping
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From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
Co'ot
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
Dam'ry
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
DAMORY
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
Dar's
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
declivitynoun
a downward slope or bend
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
one or the other of two
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He put out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put out his hand.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He put out his hand.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Valiant looked up.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John Valiant looked up.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He put out his hand.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put out his hand.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
smack-dab
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
sugar-trees
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From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
suh
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From this reading DAMORY COURT "Dar's Dam'ry Co'ot smack-dab ahaid, suh."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
time-nicked
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From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
untrammeledadjectiveUS /ənˈtræməld/
not confined or limited
From this reading Over it on either side twin sugar-trees flung their untrammeled strength, and from it, leading up a gentle declivity, ran a curving avenue of oaks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John Valiant looked up.
ValiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading John Valiant looked up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Facing them at an elbow of the broad road, was an old gateway of time-nicked stone, clasping an iron gate that was quaint and heavy and red with rust.
