used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
in the past
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
AscotnounUS /ˈæskɑːt/
a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
charioteernoun
the driver of a chariot
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
freezesnounUS /ˈfriːzɪz/
plural of “freeze” — the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
gallops
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From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
engage in
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
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 Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
meditated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
pony-carriage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
bring forth or yield
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
Satanella's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
not often
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
in the near future
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Thinking of the black mare somehow reminded him of Miss Douglas, and pacing thoughtfully along Pall Mall, he recalled their first meeting, tracing through many an hour of sunshine and lamplight the links that had riveted their intimacy and made them fast friends.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING ON Outside the theatre the pavement was dry, the air seemed frosty, and the moon shone bright and cold.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With head down, hands in pockets, and a large cigar in his mouth, Daisy meditated gravely enough on the untoward changes a lowered temperature might produce in his own fortunes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hard ground would put a stop to Satanella's gallops, and the horses trained in Ireland--where it seldom freezes--would have an unspeakable advantage.
a late time of life
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It was almost two years ago--though it seemed like yesterday--that, driving the regimental coach to Ascot, he had stopped his team with considerable risk at an awkward turn on the Heath, to make room for her pony-carriage; a courtesy soon followed by an introduction in the enclosure, not without many thanks and acknowledgments from the fair charioteer and her companion.
