used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
anew
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
BELLEnounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
Brandon
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From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
terminate
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
close-cut
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From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
COLONIALadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
one or the other of two
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
Gadaboutnoun
a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
engage in
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
sea-wall
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From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
possessing sweep
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
tree-fringe
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From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
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 Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a break in the tree-fringe on the north bank of the James.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A sea-wall extended along the water's edge, and from either end of it a brick wall ran far inland.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
WESTOVER
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From this reading WESTOVER, THE HOME OF A COLONIAL BELLE On the following day, Gadabout scrambled across the flats out into the James again, intent upon a visit to Westover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Within the spacious enclosure, the grounds swept back and up from the river, with noble trees and close-cut lawn; and crowning the slope stood the beautiful old mansion.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Unlike Brandon, Westover stands within sight from the river; and we had a good view of the old homestead as we passed by to make our landing at the steamer pier which is a little above the house.
