Chapter VII · On the Terrace

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

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

(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 From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

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

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

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

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

for the reason that

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

divisible by two

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

ten 10s

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

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

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

not any; not one

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

an amount of time

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

an easy victory

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

moving very fast

From this reading Given a few hours’ start, swift horses, and sound linch-pins, who could hope to overtake the fugitives?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

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

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

bound or secured closely

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Most probably irate elders started in pursuit prompted by two motives,—one because it looked well to follow, even though the chase was useless,—the other because it gave them something to do.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

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

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

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

From this reading From all which can be learned, however, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred angry parents and disgusted guardians might as well have saved their money and spared their cattle.

which person or people

From this reading If, in the postchaise-and-four days, any record was kept of the number of runaway couples who were overtaken before the matrimonial knot could be tied, time has failed to preserve those statistics for us.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading No reason, beyond these, presents itself sufficient to account for all the wild racing and chasing that was carried on at one period of the world’s history.