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Author of "Miser's Money," etc. LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN. 1920. The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons. Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
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From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
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From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
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From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
