Chapter XV

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

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

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

more quickly

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

the act of departing

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

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

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

the sound of laughing

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

affectedly dainty or refined

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

above and across; more than

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

any competition

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

take delight in

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a male human offspring

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

a light touch with the hands

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

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

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.

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

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

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

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

look attentively

From this reading Watch her!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

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

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Revel and Revelation “Well we’re going to ride over to the Gap—Eden Gap,” suggested Pemrose.

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

From this reading Revelation and she were, as usual, leading the way along the narrow mountain road—and beside her was Una on Revel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “They go so well together, don’t they, mother and son?” said the latter, stroking Revel’s silky mane, “Revelation, with his coat a brighter chestnut, slighter, taller—faster—although I think Revel could hold her own in a race, too, in spite of her being so gentle—and lady-toed,” with a little laugh, “turning out her toes a little in that mincing, lady-like way.