used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
at or in the front
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
set up or found
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
how
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From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
jinrikishas
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From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
the act of departing
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
Nattie
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From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
absolutely essential
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
and nothing more
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
others
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From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
a course of conduct
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
SumonounUS /ˈsuːmoʊ/
a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN FRONT OF THE OLD CASTLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading It had narrowed in places to such an extent that only by the most careful efforts could the vehicles be taken past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was found necessary by the increasing difficulty of drawing the _jinrikishas_ along the primitive path.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that Sumo had gone ahead as a scout, leaving the others to follow more at leisure.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading In the meantime how had Nattie and his party fared in their pursuit of the wily Irishman?
