Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

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

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

divisible by two

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

a man of refinement

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

put a harness

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

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

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

immediately past

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

staying power

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

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

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

carry out

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think the harness had an extra polish.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

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

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

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

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading At the distance of a mile or two from the village, we came to a pretty, low house, with a lawn and shrubbery at the front, and a drive up to the door.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If the ladies take to him," said the old gentleman, "they'll be suited and he'll be suited; we can but try."

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

From this reading Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY LAST HOME One day, during this summer, the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tar-brush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock.