used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
react verbally
From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
a youthful male person
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
cabrioletnounUS /ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ/
small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
cheval
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From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
for the most part
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
having made preparations
From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
du
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From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
to come or go into
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
Glanville
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From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
L'Art
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From this reading --L'Art de se Promener a Cheval.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
Mazin
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From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
Monseigneur
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From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
held or filled or in use
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
Promener
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From this reading --L'Art de se Promener a Cheval.
Reginald
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From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
cut with a saw
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
senounUS /seɪ/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading --L'Art de se Promener a Cheval.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It was not to be disposed of," was the answer, "and it belonged to Sir Reginald Glanville."
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
Tantot
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From this reading Tantot, Monseigneur le Marquis a cheval-- Tantot, Monsieur du Mazin de bout!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
vulgo
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From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
at the time that
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My cabriolet was at the door, and I was preparing to enter, when I saw a groom managing, with difficulty, a remarkably fine and spirited horse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As, at that time, I was chiefly occupied with the desire of making as perfect an equine collection as my fortune would allow, I sent my cab boy (vulgo Tiger) to inquire of the groom, whether the horse was to be sold, and to whom it belonged.
