Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

later than; following

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

from appearances alone

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

a cigar with both ends cut flat

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

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

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

an established custom

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

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

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

plural of “isaac” — (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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 We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the force of workers available

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

absolutely essential

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

according to the clock

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

cut with a saw

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

having a supporting base

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

fitting snugly

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

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

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

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

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Several other men, more or less known to us and to each other, moved about or chatted disconnectedly, and one or two arrived after us.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

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

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

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

From this reading Miss Westonhaugh was there in her gray habit and broad hat, and by her side, on foot, Lord Steepleton Kildare was making the most of his time, as he waited for the rest of the players.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly four o'clock in the afternoon when Isaacs and I emerged from the narrow road upon the polo ground.

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

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Currie Ghyrkins was ambling about on his broad little horse, and John Westonhaugh stood with his hands in his pockets and a large Trichinopoli cheroot between his lips, apparently gazing into space.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading We were clad in the tight-fitting garments which are necessary for the game, and wrapped in light top-coats; as we came out on the green we saw a number of other men in similar costume standing about, and a great many native grooms leading ponies up and down.