Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

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

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

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

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading “She would be a good match,” said she.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

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

From this reading “She would be a good match,” said she.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

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

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

and nothing more

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “She would be a good match,” said she.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

and nothing more

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “She would be a good match,” said she.

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

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

move hurridly

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Orso was riding along beside his sister.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

at the time that

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Then she asked whether the colonel was really as rich as he appeared, and whether Miss Lydia was his only child.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Colomba spoke with admiration of Miss Nevil’s beauty, of her golden hair, and charming ways.

the words that are spoken

From this reading At first the speed at which their horses moved prevented all conversation, but when the hills grew so steep that they were obliged to go at a foot’s pace, they began to exchange a few words about the friends from whom they had just parted.

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

From this reading “She would be a good match,” said she.