Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

later than; following

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

unvarying in nature

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

possessive form of “corona” — the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

remove the dust from

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

being one more than seven

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

divisible by two

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

at any time

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

immediately past

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

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

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

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

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

unusual or striking

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

make square

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

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

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.

an energetic style

From this reading He was a remarkable old man; many a boy of twenty might have envied his strength and energetic vitality.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

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

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

at the time that

From this reading Corona was at her mid-day breakfast with Sister Gabrielle, when the old Prince's card was brought.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light

From this reading His face looked darker than ever, from constant exposure to the sun, and his close-cropped hair and short square beard had turned even whiter than before in the last six months, but his strong form was erect, and his step firm and elastic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sent in his card, and stood waiting beneath the great gate, beating the dust from his boots with his heavy whip.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Old Saracinesca kept his word, and on the following morning, eight days after Corona's excursion upon the hills, he rode down to Astrardente, reaching the palace at about mid-day.