used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
Billingsgatenoun
foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
brunettenounUS /bruːˈnet/
a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
Dingleby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
highest in quality
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
Heavystone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
high-tonedadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
come together
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
Mortmainnoun
real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
any competition
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
put a saddle on
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked up and beheld Guy Heavystone bending haughtily over the saddle, as he addressed a beautiful brunette.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There is Flora Billingsgate, the greatest coquette and hardest rider in the country," said my companion, Ralph Mortmain, as we stood upon Dingleby Common before the meet.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading "He carries weight, he rides a race, 'Tis for a thousand pound."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We were near enough to overhear the following conversation, which any high-toned reader will recognize as the common and natural expression of the higher classes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was indeed a splendidly groomed and high-spirited woman.
