Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

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

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

a detested person

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

placed crosswise

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

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

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

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From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

of no importance or relevance especially to a law case

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

worthy of high praise

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

staying power

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

in the near future

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

carry out

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading 'Dash them!' said he, 'they must just take care of themselves.'

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

hard to endure

From this reading With which laudable resolution, and an inward anathema at George Cheek, he left off trying the ground and tapping the ice.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Nothing but the fact of his considering it perfectly immaterial whether he was with his hounds or not encouraged him in the undertaking.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

which person or people

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

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From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading THE KENNEL AND THE STUD We will now accompany Mr. Watchorn to the stable, whither his resolute legs carried him as soon as the champagne wrought the wonderful change in his opinion of the weather, though, as he every now and then crossed a spangled piece of ground upon which the sun had not struck, or stopped to crack a piece of ice with his toe, he shook his heated head and doubted whether _he_ was Cardinal Wiseman for making the attempt.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Watchorn's hurried, excited appearance produced little satisfaction among the grooms and helpers at the stables, who were congratulating themselves on the opportune arrival of the frost, and arranging how they should spend their New Year's Day.