Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

in addition

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

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

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DARK DEPTHS UNCOVERED.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading DARK DEPTHS UNCOVERED.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

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

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

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 The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

a human being

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

with speed

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

have in common

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

fitting closely

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

not covered with clothing

From this reading DARK DEPTHS UNCOVERED.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

(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 The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

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

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The bright, sharp, intelligent eyes under the rich cap of fur gave evidence that the owner of the team was smart enough and shrewd enough to hold whatever he had gained and also add to it.

at the time that

From this reading When Walter left Miss Green’s, he turned away from the sea and walked rapidly in the direction of his uncle’s.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A sleigh with jingling bells went by him.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The driver of the team was well protected against the cold, and the style as well as the extent of the protection—the rich buffalo robe snugly tucked about his person, the handsome cap of fur that could not wholly conceal his gray hair, the warm, heavy, riding gloves of fur—showed that the driver of the team did not have a mean and scanty share of this world’s goods.