used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
dare-devil
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From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
fiestanounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
fro
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From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
IRONIESnounUS /ˈaɪrəniz/
plural of “irony” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
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 His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
mountsnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
PaseonounUS /pɑːˈseɪoʊ/
a path set aside for walking
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
Quentin
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From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
Rafaela
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From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
Remedios
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From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
cut with a saw
From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading In one of his turns, Quentin saw Rafaela and Remedios alone in a carriage.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
look attentively
From this reading Before turning toward the mountain, he drew rein in the Paseo de la Victoria to watch the people as they went by.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PLEASANT IRONIES OF REALITY A few days later, on a Sunday afternoon, Quentin went out for a horseback ride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As was customary on fiesta days, the carriages were driven to and fro along the Paseo, and among them rode several horsemen on spirited mounts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His reputation as a gambler, a dare-devil, and a rude and powerful man, made it possible for him to have his little successes with the ladies, and more than one of them looked at him with the long, staring, and penetrating glance of a woman not altogether understood by her husband.
