Chapter XII

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

later than; following

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

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

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

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

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

in a state of sleep

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

being joined in close association

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

plural of “blinder” — blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

with brightness

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

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From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

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From this reading DR.

possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

the act of departing

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

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

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

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

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

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

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

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

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

plural of “jerk” — a dull stupid fatuous person

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

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

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

on one occasion

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

above and across; more than

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

inflected form of “peg” — succeed in obtaining a position

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading He sat in a stooping attitude, his body responding to the bumps and jerks of the little open sleigh bobbing over the hillocks of snow, and his keen, bright eyes going like an eagle’s over in the direction of Pinewood.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

precisely as stated

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

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

From this reading CAMPERDOWN MAKES A MORNING CALL Old Polypharmacy, Dr. Camperdown’s horse, attached to a sleigh, was pegging slowly out one of the Arm roads on the day after his master’s visit to Vivienne.

a Caucasian

From this reading The afternoon was fine and brilliantly sunny, and Polypharmacy unharried by a check-rein, and almost happy for once that he had blinders on, kept his head down and his eyes half shut, on account of the dazzling glare of the sun on the white fields of snow.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading If Polypharmacy was half asleep, his master was certainly very wide awake.