used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
Don't
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From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
set up or found
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
Griselda
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From this reading Griselda suggested.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
ten 10s
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
it's
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From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
on the contrary
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
precisely, exactly
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
move upward
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Griselda suggested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
There's
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From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
we're
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From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
we've
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From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
whole-heartedly
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From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
William
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From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In accordance with these expectations they mounted the knoll, found the breeze and the view they expected, and subsided in the shade of a bush.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "There’s rather a glare now we’re out of the wood, and it’s not particularly pretty here."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading William agreed whole-heartedly—adding, however, as a rider, that a rest was desirable before they started homeward, and that if they went as far as the rise in the ground a hundred yards to their right they would probably have quite a good view, and he expected there would be a nice breeze.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don’t you think we’ve about been far enough?"
