Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

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

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

a youthful male person

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

ride at a canter

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

many and different

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

divisible by two

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

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 He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

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

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

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

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

digested with difficulty

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

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

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

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

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

an unusually small individual

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

in a professional manner

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

reflecting optimism

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

not often

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

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

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

toned down

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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From this reading Nevertheless, St. Josephs rose next morning fresh and hopeful as a boy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

very small

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

lacking a conscience

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

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

From this reading A HARD MORSEL Like the feasts of Apicius, that dinner at the London Tavern was protracted to an unconscionable length.

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

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

which person or people

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

belonging to which person

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Its dishes were rich, various, and indigestible, nothing being served _au naturel_ and without "garnish" but the brave simplicity of the guests.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.

a late time of life

From this reading He ordered his horse for an early canter in the Park, and shared the Row with divers young ladies of tender years but dauntless courage, who crammed their ponies along at a pace that caused manes, and tails, and golden hair to float horizontal on the breeze, defiant even of that mounted inspector, whose heart though professionally intolerant of "furious riding," softened to a pigmy with snub nose and rosy cheeks, on a tiny quadruped as round, as fat, and as saucy-looking as itself.

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

From this reading "Wines too there were, that would have slain young Ammon," and old comrades seldom part under such conditions without the consumption of much tobacco in the small hours.