used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
asthmaticnounUS /æzˈmætɪk/
a person suffering from asthma
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
constitutionals
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From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
at any time
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
FOOLSnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
I'm
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From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
staying power
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man is dead, and my chance is lost for ever."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
rencontre
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From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
up to a particular time
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
Tip's
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From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
unfashionableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
not in accord with or not following current fashion
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The next time they met, both looked very sober; and John said, watching her face as he spoke,-- "It is all over with me, Miss Dolly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
which person or people
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _APRIL FOOLS._ Tip's constitutionals were taken with praiseworthy regularity about that time, and the poor asthmatic animal was nearly walked off his legs by the vigor with which his little mistress paraded the park at unfashionable hours.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look so solemn, I'm afraid he left you something, after all."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A robust young man, who did not look as if he needed early walks, was continually meeting Dolly by accident as it were, till on the fourth _rencontre_ they both burst out laughing, gave up all further subterfuge, and felt that it was vain to struggle against fate.
