Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

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

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

aroused or activated

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

only a very short time before

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

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

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

of black tinged with blue

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the act of drawing a comb through hair

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

put on clothes

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

set up or found

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the act of departing

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

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

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

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

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

ten 10s

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

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

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

given to inquiry

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

and nothing more

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

the force of workers available

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

not any; not one

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

according to the clock

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

above and across; more than

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

a fence made of upright pickets

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

on the contrary

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

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From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

make steady

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

not in physical motion

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

the first light of day

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

carry out

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

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

From this reading AS HAVING NO PAST I awakened, as always, at five o'clock, and on inquiring of the grooms and stablemen, found that the music at the castle had just ceased.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

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

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

plural of “trough” — a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

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

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

shedding tears

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

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

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.

at the time that

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

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

From this reading The ball was barely over in time for the stag hunt, which was to take place at sunrise.

breathing laboriously or convulsively

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, I rather liked that sort of commotion; the cheerful stamping and champing, as the horses, a hundred at the time, were led out of their stalls into the sharp December air, with the stars still shining in the blue-black vault of heaven; the tussle at the great watering troughs, into which fifty men and boys pumped continually; the fresh smell of the hay, at which the horses sniffed joyfully; the steady combing and dressing of the creatures--all going on with a kind of orderly confusion.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading The hunters were attended to first--something over a hundred of them--and when the chief huntsman winded his silver horn, at the first paling of the stars and flushing of the sky, and the fierce, sharp yelping of the dogs in leash was heard, troops of ladies and gentlemen in hunting dress came down the great staircase into the courtyard.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was as yet pitchy dark, but the scene of commotion almost equaled the ball, for there were one thousand horses to be fed.