Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

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

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

move towards

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

alight from (a horse)

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

apart from; not including

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

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

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

not any; not one

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

keep busy with

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

on one occasion

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

put a saddle on

From this reading No one, except himself, was permitted to occupy that saddle.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

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

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At the first sight of the animal and its rider, he hastened forward, and, seizing the bridle, assisted his master to dismount.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

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

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Then he informed the servant that it was his intention to walk home, and, with an ominous scowl, watched the "rushing beast" led from his sight.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

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

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Reckage, in the meantime, had not been able to draw rein until he reached Grafton Street, where the hunter, of its own will, stopped short at a door, half glass and half mahogany, before which a groom stood watching, evidently with some suspense, for their approach.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Once on the ground, the young man satisfied his spleen by hitting the horse several vicious cuts with his whip.