used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
anew
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
Alceste
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From this reading Poor Alceste!
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
Camelianoun
any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
true confidential information
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
Fox-Darriel
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From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
Gwendolen
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From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
Holt
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From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
not any; not one
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
Perior
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From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
Perior's
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From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Alceste!
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
cut with a saw
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Mary was not a good rider, nor could she be urged beyond the dullest trot, and Perior's refusal was no doubt on her account.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
at the time that
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sir Arthur was back again on Thursday, alertly conscious of a half promise, and he intended to put it to the test while he and Camelia rode together in the afternoon.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The horses were already before the door, and she, fully equipped in riding costume, engaged before her mirror on the final details of veil and gloves, when Perior rode up; Camelia saw him through the window, and heard him decline to join their party, as he had come for Mary.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The party was made up: Mrs. Fox-Darriel, Gwendolen Holt, Sir Harry, and another young man--but Camelia did not go.
