Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

the first light of day

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

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

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

a quick look

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

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

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

a short coat

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

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 It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

a female domestic

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

on one occasion

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then one morning she rose at dawn, as she had risen on the day of her fishing exploit, with a purpose.

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

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

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

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

of the highest quality

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

at the time that

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

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

From this reading It was soft dove-gray in color, with a long coat that showed the fine lines of her figure and, when she rode, revealed snug-fitting breeches above the tops of the polished boots,--a very different costume from the black divided skirts and the short jacket in which she had galloped about the Park.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN She rode casually down the Brightwater, and casually up the Brightwater; she loitered at crossroads, and tarried at Thompson's store; and not one glimpse did she catch of Philip Haig.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Thus arrayed and resolute, she rode straight down the valley to the branch road that had once tempted her to adventure; straight up the hill; and straight through the woods until she halted once more in the shade of the outpost pine that stood beyond its clustered fellows like a sentinel above the valley.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.

but in spite of that

From this reading But this time she dressed with exceeding care, in a riding suit she had not yet worn in the Park.