Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Miss Blight," I added, with a formal bow.

speak to

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

a state or condition being blighted

From this reading "Miss Blight," I added, with a formal bow.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "Miss Blight," I added, with a formal bow.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

divisible by two

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading "Miss Blight," I added, with a formal bow.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

the act of retaining something

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading "Miss Blight," I added, with a formal bow.

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From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading "Penelope!"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

take hold of; grab

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

the season of growth

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

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

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

which person or people

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

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

From this reading I exclaimed, holding out both hands as though her joy at the meeting must match mine and she would spring forward to seize them.

a late time of life

From this reading Then I checked my ardor, for it was the highest presumption for me to address so familiarly this woman grown, even though in years gone by she had raced with me over the fields and had ridden behind me on such a poor charger as Nathan, the white mule.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon," she returned, implying that she had not the remotest idea who the man could be who had so boldly spoken, halted her, barred her passage from the brougham to the modiste's door.