Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

later than; following

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

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From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

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From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It had not held him for long.

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

From this reading It had not held him for long.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

in an immaculate manner

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

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 It had not held him for long.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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 looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

not one, and not any

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had not held him for long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

above and across; more than

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

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From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

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

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

precisely as stated

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

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

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

accept gladly

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

(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 looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

widely or fully known

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

at the time that

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.

in or to any place at all

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

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

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

lean and sinewy

From this reading His ugly face and wiry figure were well-known at Graydown, and he seemed sure of his welcome wherever he went.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JAKE BOLTON It was a week after the sinking of _The Night Moth_ that Saltash, very immaculately dressed, with field-glasses slung over his shoulder, made his first appearance since the disaster at a meeting on the Graydown Race-course, a few miles from his ancient castle of Burchester.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He was looking very well pleased with himself and certainly none the worse for the adventure as he sauntered among his friends, of whom a good many were present.

a late time of life

From this reading There had been a time years before when he had kept his own stud, and racing had been his hobby.