used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
assented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
terminate
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
Dermot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
Domnick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
Donnelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” rejoined Lady Donnelly.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
move gently or carefully
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
come to pass
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Yes,” rejoined Lady Donnelly.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
come together
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
not any; not one
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Yes,” rejoined Lady Donnelly.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
cut with a saw
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then he really looks quite presentable, and I believe I saw him at the Meet, riding a crazy chestnut.”
a special situation
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vera, forgotten and in the background, had listened to this conversation with the closest interest and attention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No doubt,” assented Sir Domnick, “and if Dermot were to break his neck--under the circumstances, it would be the best thing that could happen to him!”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” rejoined Lady Donnelly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She too recalled the good-looking young man she had seen in church and at the Meet; she had been struck by his masterly control of the frantic chestnut, and the delightful ease with which he kept his temper, and his seat.
