Chapter X

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

(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 All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

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From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

in an audible manner

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading BETTY MAKES TWO CONQUESTS.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading BETTY MAKES TWO CONQUESTS.

in a critical manner

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

the act of discovering something

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

a man of refinement

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

someone who leaves

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BETTY MAKES TWO CONQUESTS.

come together

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

attach to a support

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

on one occasion

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

a person who is being chased

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading All at once, a shrill gossoon exclaimed, as if announcing a most portentous discovery:

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

the process of becoming spoiled

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BETTY MAKES TWO CONQUESTS.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

beyond doubt or reproach

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

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

From this reading Shortly after his purchase of “Scatter Brains,” Mr. Holroyd appeared at a popular meet of the Harriers, got up in unimpeachable boots and breeches, but somewhat spoiling the effect, by carrying the prescribed ashplant.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

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

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.

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

From this reading The grey horse was unanimously approved of, “passed,” and pronounced to be a grand one and a goer, and invidious comparisons were audibly drawn between him and an old “Stageen,” on which another gentleman was mounted.

which person or people

From this reading He and his mount were critically scanned by the sporting community--who sat ranged along the top of a low wall, bordering the road, and subsequently pursued on foot.