Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

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

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

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

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

past form of “bicycle” — ride a bicycle

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

the act of converging (coming closer)

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

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From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

at any time

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

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

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

a man of refinement

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

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

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

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

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

the back of a horse

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

immediately past

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

not any; not one

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

not one, and not any

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

and nothing more

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

a person who represents others

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

cut with a saw

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

not often

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He rode fast through the converging groups of people, on foot, on outside cars, in carts, on horseback.

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

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

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

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

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

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

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

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

at the time that

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

a Caucasian

From this reading Larry bicycled up to the white chapel on the hill, to Second Mass, on the following morning.

which person or people

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore it was that Larry's right hand was seldom on his handle-bar, as he skimmed through the people, decent and dark-dressed in their Sunday best, who saluted with a long-established friendship and respect this solitary representative of their traditional enemies, the landlords.

a late time of life

From this reading It was four years since he had last attended a service there, and to many of the assembled congregation he had become a stranger.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading None the less there was no hesitation in any man's mind in identifying him; these were people who knew a gentleman when they saw one, and the young owner of Coppinger's Court was the only gentleman ever to be seen at the white chapel on the hill.