Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

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

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

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

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

the act of buying

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

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From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

under normal conditions

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

abounding in grass

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

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

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

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

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

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 He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

absolutely essential

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

on the contrary

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

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

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

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

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

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

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

in a vague way

From this reading But as a horse seemed at first an extravagant if not sinful desire, he began by talking vaguely round, and rather hinting than declaring that he thought somewhat of buying.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

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

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

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

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

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

From this reading This is the commonly accepted theory, on which the whole commerce in horses is founded, and on which my friend proceeded.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The professor to whom he first intimated his purpose flung himself from his horse's back to the grassy border of the sidewalk where my friend stood, and said he would give him a few points.

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

From this reading If one has money enough, there seems no reason why one should not go and buy such a horse as he wants.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.

a late time of life

From this reading He was about removing from Charlesbridge, where he had lived many happy years without a horse, farther into the country, where there were charming drives and inconvenient distances, and where a horse would be very desirable, if not quite necessary.