Chapter IV

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

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

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From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

expected hopefully

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

lacking funds

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come on, mother!”

early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

twice as great or many

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

apart from; not including

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

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

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

in a graceful manner

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

the act of retaining something

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

and nothing more

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

immediately past

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

staying power

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

engage in

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

march in a procession

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “Come on, mother!”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

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

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Come on, mother!”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

domestic swine

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

in a plaintive manner

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

any competition

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

on the contrary

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

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

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

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

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

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

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

in or at the place that

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

during the time that

From this reading As the guests arrived, Gabriel and Amanda hastened out from the kitchen, while the Poet, doubled up over his guitar, and the Artist, holding his banjo gracefully, with their backs to the chestnut tree, strummed forth a spirited march.

belonging to which person

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Clarence and Cleopatra in the lead, and Reginald sent squealing back to the rear with Napoleon’s teeth at his heels, the summoned guests proceeded, with rather more decorum than was to be expected, to the banquet table under the old chestnut, where Galatea awaited them smilingly, with outstretched hands.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Catching sight of several inviting peck measures on the table, Mrs. Cowslip and Gustavius broke into a trot, with the result that the last dozen yards were a neck-and-neck race, except for Reginald, whose fat legs forced him to squeal plaintively along behind.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You just head off that pig, Napoleon, or he’ll make a mess of everything,” said the colt.