used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
(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 After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
Annandale
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From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
any thing at all
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
Currie
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From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
Ghyrkins
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From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
Kildare
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From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
a course of conduct
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
refrain from harming
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had the real Bombay paleness, and had been steamed to the bone through the rains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
Westonhaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
which person or people
From this reading Two men were riding behind them, who proved to be Mr. Currie Ghyrkins and Mr. John Westonhaugh.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The latter was duly introduced to us; a quiet, spare man, with his sister's features, but without a trace of her superb colour and animal spirits.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you not come and see the game?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After all your enthusiasm about polo this morning, I did not think you would miss anything so good," were the first words of Miss Westonhaugh as we met her and Kildare in the narrow path that leads down to Annandale.
