Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

disposed to please

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

uttered without voice

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

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From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

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

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

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From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

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From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

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 The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

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From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

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

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The long, clear-coloured drawing-room beyond offered a perspective of much amiable comfort.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

in a stiff manner

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

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

From this reading They moved stiffly and stood in attitudes more professional than elegant.

completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

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

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

a Caucasian

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEALING WITH MATTERS OF HEARSAY AND MATTERS OF SPORT One raw, foggy evening, early in the following December, the house at Newlands presented an unusually animated scene.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In the hall, within, a number of gentlemen, more or less mud-bespattered, regaled themselves with cheerful conversation, with strong waters of unexceptionable quality, and with their host, Mr. Cathcart's very excellent cigars.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On the gravel of the carriage-sweep, without, grooms walked breathed and sweating horses--the steam from whose bodies and nostrils showed white in the chill dusk--slowly up and down.