Chapter XIII

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

having companions or an escort

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

(of hats) having a broad brim

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading DESERTED!

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

an established custom

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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 An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

a short coat

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a male servant (especially a footman)

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

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

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading An old equerry with grey hair and dressed, like the lackey, in the Plouernel livery--green, orange and silver--accompanied Bertha.

especially a light saddle horse for a woman

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

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

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

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

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

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

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

a Caucasian

From this reading She rode with ease a palfrey white as snow, and richly caparisoned with a saddle-cloth of blue velvet trimmed in silver.

which person or people

From this reading It was, in fact, Mademoiselle Plouernel, who, coming from the manor of Mezlean, was approaching the spot of the tumult.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore an elegant riding habit--a long skirt and closely fitting jacket of a pearl-grey material, trimmed with knots of ribbon of the same azure-blue color as her shoulder knot and the feathers in her broad-brimmed black felt hat.