Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

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From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

only a very short time before

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

-ing form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

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From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

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

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

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From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

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From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

with neatness

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

an amount of time

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

a coniferous tree

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

skillful after much practice

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

the rays of the sun

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

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

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

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

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

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

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading The broad fur band at the throat compelled her to carry her chin high, with a not unbecoming effect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

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

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

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

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

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

From this reading And that nip justified the wearing of certain afore-mentioned myrtle-green, fur-trimmed pelisse, upon which Damaris' minor affections were, at this period, much set.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading BLOWING OF ONE'S OWN TRUMPET PRACTISED AS A FINE ART The slender little Corsican horses, red-chestnut in colour and active as cats, trotted, with a tinkle of bells, through the barred sunshine and shadow of the fragrant pine and cork woods.

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading Though agreeably warm and thick, it moulded her bosom, neatly shaped her waist, and that without any defacing wrinkle.

but in spite of that

From this reading The road, turning inland, climbed steadily, the air growing lighter and fresher as the elevation increased--a nip in it testifying that January was barely yet out.