used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
(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 Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
Ferguson
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From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
set up or found
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
coins made of gold
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
absolutely essential
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
on one occasion
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
make steady
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
steepnessnounUS /ˈstiːpnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
male cat
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took a course differing somewhat from that chosen by John Miles, one object being to survey the country, and find, if possible, a suitable place for continuing their search for gold.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their road was difficult at times, from its steepness, and more than once they found it necessary, out of consideration for the horse, to get out and walk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having made all necessary preparations, Ferguson and Tom set out on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After their three months' steady work both of our travellers were prepared to enjoy the journey.
