Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

with anger

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed Doctor Remy, angrily.

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From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

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From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

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

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed Doctor Remy, angrily.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

apart from; not including

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed Doctor Remy, angrily.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

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From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

immediately past

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

not any; not one

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed Doctor Remy, angrily.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed Doctor Remy, angrily.

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

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

express in words

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

not in physical motion

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

carry out

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

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

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading However, the Italians say, _Tutto s'accommoda, eccetto l'osso del collo_,--that means, Everything can be mended except the neck-bone.

a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

up to a particular time

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

at the time that

From this reading "Those Arlings seem to be pretty much of a piece," said he; "they both give better than they take, when it comes to blows.

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

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

belonging to which person

From this reading Absorbed in these reflections, he had allowed his horse to choose his own pace, which had gradually slackened, from a gallop to a trot, and then into a walk, until, at last, he was easily overtaken by Dick Causton, in whose eyes there still shone a humorous twinkle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

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From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Yours has come safe out of this fray, but there's no telling how long 'twill stay so, if you're so ready with your pistol."