Chapter XIV

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

anew

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

at or in the front

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

have

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

next to; at the side of

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

the two together, not just one

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

put or send forth

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

the state of being certain

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

accompanying

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

increase twofold

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

not having or having lost fingers

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

moving swiftly

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

a reward or payment

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

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

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

stricken with horror

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

in a cold and icy manner

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

bestow a quality on

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

according to the clock

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

express in words

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

not financially safe or secure

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

uncastrated adult male horse

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

successive (without a break)

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

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From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

very great or intense

From this reading “Barine,” a stallion of extraordinary beauty and corresponding fire, sprang forward, dragging his two running-mates with him, so that the pace became terrific.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

having come into contact

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

in the direction of

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

plural of “wall” — 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 Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.

which person or people

From this reading “What time is it?” the Duchesse de Salvières asked as best she could through her face-coverings, of the man who sat beside her in the flying sleigh, so enveloped in furs that he looked like a bear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

an established custom

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

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

From this reading Fadéi, first coachman of Madame de Salvières, and, as she was wont to say, an old friend of her childhood--a statement that would certainly have horrified Laurence--cast a speculative glance toward the night-sky and the stars, sparkling icily above the lane of snow between the two walls of trees, and, bending sideways, he called out with perfect certainty, “Five o’clock, Highness!”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For pulling Incompetence out of the mire Your guerdon is Hatred, and nothing higher.

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

From this reading Tatiana snuggled her head again into her double hood, and for the first time touched the middle horse with her whip, which she immediately replaced in its socket, for she was driving with both hands outstretched as the _yèmshiks_ do, and straight ahead, avoiding the finesses to which fingerless fur-lined gloves do not lend themselves.