Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

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From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

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From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

plural of “eel” — the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "Fancy now!"

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From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

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

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

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

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

an indirect suggestion

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

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

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

a female domestic

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Fancy now!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

express in words

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

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

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading "Consequence is the rider lands himpromptu on _terra firma_, so to hexpress it."

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

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

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

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

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

at the time that

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.

which person or people

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading LORD FARQUHAR GIVES MOYA A HINT Verinder's man, Biggs, who had been a fascinated spectator of the Wild West sports at Gunnison, was describing them to Fisher, maid to Lady Farquhar and general buttoner-up-the-back to the entire feminine contingent of the party.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "'E throws down 'is 'ead and 'e throws up 'is 'eels and you cawn't remain," he explained, without entire originality.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you mean when you say a horse bucks?" she wanted to know.