Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

in addition

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

ruin completely

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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From this reading CECIL EXHIBITS HIMSELF.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading CECIL EXHIBITS HIMSELF.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

an outlying farm

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading CECIL EXHIBITS HIMSELF.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the back of a horse

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

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

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

and nothing more

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

unit of solar radiation

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the literary culture

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

take the midday meal

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

the force of workers available

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

not any; not one

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

being perceived or observed

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

-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 Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

except for; apart from

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

term of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

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

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

(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 Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

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

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

which person or people

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The three letters, just given, will save me a great deal of explanation and description and, as the horses are at the door, we have no time to waste.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cecil rode remarkably well, and was proud of it; besides, he looked handsomer on horseback, as then his head and bust were seen to full advantage, of which he was also aware; and Violet, who had of late been accustomed to follow the hounds, and spend the greater part of every day on horseback, looked upon him with fresh admiration, as she marked the graceful mastery of his bearing.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading With a more than womanly contempt for effeminate men, she had at first imagined Cecil one, from the delicacy and dapperness she noticed in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Langley Turner, Sir Harry Johnstone, young Lufton, Cecil, and Violet are preparing to ride out, and afterwards to lunch at the Grange.