Chapter XII

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

put in effect

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

later than; following

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

(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 Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

any thing at all

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

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

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

for the reason that

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

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

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

in a proud and domineering manner

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

cause fear in

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

a young female

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

the act of departing

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

wearing a gown

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

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

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

exceedingly bad

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

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

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

express grief verbally

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

held dear

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

not any; not one

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

impressive in appearance

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

by chance

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

any competition

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

not often

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

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

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

express in words

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

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

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

a special situation

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

two times

From this reading And this was the more noble on Bates' part because Evelyn had twice deposited him in the ditch since the car came home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

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From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

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

From this reading A reckless driver, if recklessness were love of the delight of fast travel, Evelyn loved horses too well to frighten them; and rarely did a coachman complain or such wayfarers as she met upon her journey do anything but applaud her.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

during the time that

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The horrid thing will go round the corners so fast" had been her lament after these mishaps.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A RACE FOR LIFE The Vicar declared that he met Evelyn upon the road to Derby, "going like a volcano at thirty miles an hour;" but this was a mere figure of speech, for her little car, being of no more than ten horse-power could not possibly accomplish such speeds; nor would the winding roads about the Hall have permitted them to a larger motor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Indeed, Derbyshire had no more enchanting picture than that of this dark-haired girl, superbly gowned, as she sat at the wheel of her crimson car; while Bates, the proud _chauffeur_, gazed disdainfully, from the dicky behind, upon all the world, as though to say, "You can't beat her."