Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

next to; at the side of

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

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From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

not noticed inadvertently

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

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

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

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

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

female equine animal

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

slightly wet

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

not any; not one

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

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

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

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

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

-ing form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

not in physical motion

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Rocket, the bay mare, was pulling at her rider and sidling along the road, taking no count of remonstrance, for she had not been out for several days.

persistent determination

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

in the direction of

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

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

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

be dressed in

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

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

From this reading The sun was at their backs and their shadows were shortening in front of them as it rose higher.

in or at the place that

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

which person or people

From this reading The plum-coloured riding-habit was still in existence, a little more weather-stained, and holding together with a tenacity that provoked Cecilia, who had pronounced it unfit for human wear and been disregarded.

belonging to which person

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ROCKET THE January morning was moist and fresh as Lady Eliza and Cecilia Raeburn, with a groom following them, rode towards that part of the country where the spacious pasture-land began.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘I wish you had taken Mayfly, aunt,’ remarked Cecilia, whose horse walked soberly beside his fidgeting companion.