Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

on the subject of; concerning

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(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

from one side of something to the other

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anew

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

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

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

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plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

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a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

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

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

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formed or made thin by hammering

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

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move up and down repeatedly

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plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

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eat an early morning meal

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

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possessive form of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

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inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

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a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

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-ing form of “consist” — originate

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a politically organized body of people under a single government

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having gaps or spaces

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

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

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

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cooked by frying in fat

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-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

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

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

the act of grazing

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

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the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

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

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

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

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

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

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

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

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the act of retaining something

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

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From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

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

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discontinued temporarily

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

plural of “jersey” — a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

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From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

fasten with a lock

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

the time period between dawn and noon

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used to form the superlative

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

attach to a support

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

the open circular discharging end of a gun

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

occurring from time to time

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

and nothing more

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

To move from a closed position.

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have ownership or possession of

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unique or specific to a person or thing or category

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the time that has elapsed

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

a straight line at right angles to another line

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

having a point

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

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an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

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without strain or anxiety

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

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

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steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

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a step in walking or running

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

in the direction of

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undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He saw nothing now beyond a most unpleasant picture which circumstance was holding up to him.

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

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

From this reading His right arm hung limberly down in a graceful perpendicular, unaffected by the galloping motion of his horse, and his fingers were clasped about the lock of a repeating rifle, pointed muzzle to the ground.

at the time that

From this reading On his face was stamped a look of stern absorption that relaxed only as he neared occasional fences, but when these had been hurdled and his mount had again caught its stride, the preoccupation returned.

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

From this reading Although his eyes were lowered, he did not see the ground, nor the mild surprise of grazing Jerseys past which he dashed.