Chapter III

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

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

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

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

lacking funds

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

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

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

a road leading up to a private house

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

one or the other of two

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

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

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

divisible by two

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a social unit living together

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

for a limitless time

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

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

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

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 As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

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

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

in motion

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

information about recent and important events

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

impressive in appearance

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

above and across; more than

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

the local environment

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a course of conduct

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

with speed

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a copse that shelters game

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.

being without an escort

From this reading She was alone, for she had either chosen to ride unaccompanied, as was her frequent custom, or else, being the better mounted, she had left her groom far behind.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

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

From this reading The scarlet of my lady’s riding coat as she galloped up the tree bordered road, it was that attracted my attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I quickened my pace and we arrived at the steps leading up to the terrace at the same instant.

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

From this reading WHICH SHOWS HOW I BROKE THE NEWS The path from the spinney to the ancient castle which antedated King Henry VIII, and which in its older parts goes much farther back into the past, led through the park full of noble oaks and beeches, many of them older even than the ancient and honorable family which now, alas, bade fair to lose them all forever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I trudged over it with lagging footsteps, misliking my duty more and more as the necessity for discharging it drew closer, I caught a glint of rapidly moving color on the long driveway that led from the lodge to the steps of the hall.