Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

anew

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

(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 As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

move towards

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading IN THE SPRING.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

not any; not one

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

being perceived or observed

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

cut with a saw

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

resembling a serpent in form

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading But as he drew nearer Notting Hill, his spirits sank again.

the season of growth

From this reading IN THE SPRING.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

a request to be present

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading IN THE SPRING.

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

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

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

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As Mark drove through the Park across the Serpentine, and saw the black branches of the trees looking as if they had all been sprinkled with a feathery green powder, and noticed the new delicacy in the bright-hued grass, he hailed these signs as fresh confirmation of the approach of summer--a summer that might prove a golden one for him.

under normal conditions

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

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

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What if this opportunity were to collapse as hopelessly as the first?

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

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mark lost no time in obeying Dolly's summons, and it was with an exhilaration a little tempered by a nervousness to which he was not usually subject that he leaped into the dipping and lurching hansom that was to carry him to Kensington Park Gardens.