Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

put in effect

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

at or in the front

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

in an idle manner

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

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

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

and nothing more

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

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

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Dona Maria and Don Eduardo rode in a carriage, but the Dona Angela had received riding lessons from Rafael, and disdained now the lounging ease of the cushioned seats.

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

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading That same evening a gay party from the south rode along the sea to San Juan Capistrano.

situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading There was little doubt of the quality of Rafael's thought.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading She and Rafael galloped far ahead at times, and then loitered idly among the odorous grasses and chaparral, and watched the waves roll in, and said the gay, foolish things that sometimes mean only courtesy, and sometimes mean the ripples of thought fringing pools of unsounded depths.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.

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

From this reading Whatever it had been in the commencement, there was little now within his power to accomplish which he would not have done at the bidding of her smiling childish lips.