Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

at or in the front

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

any thing at all

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

a line of approach

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

with brightness

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

having feet

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

obtain

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

the act of departing

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

provided with artificial light

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

someone who looks on

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

an offspring of a black and a white parent

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

unpleasantly

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

carry out

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As the landau approached the Saint-Ramon mansion, however, the coachman was forced to take his place in the long procession of carriages going in the same direction, thus permitting the pedestrian to gain a certain distance ahead.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old mulatto continued his way slowly to the entrance of abroad avenue, encumbered with a long line of carriages and almost dazzling with bright colored lights, and paused in amazement at the gate.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why are these grounds so brilliantly illuminated?" he asked a curious looker-on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The heavy vehicle rolled on so slowly, that a pedestrian walking in the same direction, easily kept up with it through the whole length of the _Cours-la-Reine_, although he seemed anything but nimble footed.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading He was poorly dressed and leaned painfully on his stick; his long beard was white, as well as his hair and bushy eyebrows, and the dark color of his wrinkled face gave him the appearance of a mulatto.