Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

easily excited

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

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

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

a woman horseman

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Mrs. Gordon is Irish.

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

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

according to the clock

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

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

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

an exile who flees for safety

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

put a saddle on

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

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

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

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 A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

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

From this reading A REFUGEE IT was seven o'clock in the morning, and under the neem trees at the far side of the parade-ground, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gascoigne are walking their horses side by side.

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

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

which person or people

From this reading Angel, looking slim and girlish, is mounted on an excitable chestnut, stud-bred, called Carrots, who keeps snatching alternately at his bridle, and snapping at his neighbour—although they are old friends, were out in camp together, and have travelled many miles in company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The former has completely recovered from her sharp attack of fever, though her face is worn, and bears the trace of suffering.

a native or inhabitant of Zealand

From this reading She always appeared to great advantage in the saddle, and sits her powerful black New Zealander with the ease of a finished horsewoman.